NHS Western Isles Occupational Therapist named as a finalist in Scotland’s Health Awards

NHS Western Isles is delighted to announce that Amber MacVicar, Occupational Therapist, has been shortlisted for the Young Achiever Award at this year’s Scotland’s Health Awards – an annual celebration of the hard work and dedication of people working in...

As part of World Osteoporosis Day (20th October), NHS Western Isles is encouraging residents to consider their risk of osteoporosis and fractures. Osteoporosis is a common, but generally silent, condition affecting a significant percentage of people. Approximately half of all women...

Following the success of last year’s pilot project in Uist and Barra primary schools, the School Immunisation Champions initiative was expanded this year to include schools in Lewis and Harris. The project, created by Isabell MacInnes, Health Protection and Screening Nurse...

NHS Western Isles is inviting anyone with a learning disability aged 16 and over for their free Annual Health Check.   The health checks are aimed at helping spot undiagnosed conditions early, which are then often easier to treat and may even...

Laxdale residents are benefiting from new Games Hall flooring at their recently renovated Laxdale Hall, due to a £15,000 Capital Grant from NHS Western Isles to the Laxdale Community Association (LCA). Previously, the LCA successfully secured over £600,000 funding from a...