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The Outer Hebrides Community Planning Partnership (CPP) Publish New Integrated Children Services Plan
Published on 3 March 2021
The Integrated Children Services Plan 2020-2023 (ICSP) has been released this week. It has been produced by the Outer Hebrides Children and Young People’s Planning Partnership (CYPPP) on behalf of the CPP. It sets out a joint vision, shared priorities... -
Next stage of the vaccination programme in the Western Isles
Published on 2 March 2021
More than 50 per cent of adults in the Western Isles have now received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, and NHS Western Isles is now inviting those aged 16-64 with underlying health conditions to roll up their sleeves for... -
Local Programme to tackle drug overdoses
Published on 1 March 2021
Drug abuse continues to affect many families in the Outer Hebrides, although is not often talked or heard about. The stigma that drug use has, especially in more remote areas, often means individuals, families and those who are taking drugs... -
Virtual Visiting at Western Isles hospitals
Published on 24 February 2021
NHS Western Isles has increased its efforts to keep hospital in-patients in touch with their friends and family through its ‘Virtual Visiting’ service via video call. During this difficult time, we recognise that it is more important than ever for inpatients... -
Duke of Cambridge pays tribute to NHS Western Isles staff
Published on 19 February 2021
The Duke of Cambridge has thanked NHS Western Isles staff for their hard work during the coronavirus pandemic. Frances MacNeil, Barra Charge Nurse The Duke of Cambridge had a telephone conversation with Barra Charge Nurse, Frances MacNeil, on Thursday (February 18), to... -
Member appointed to Western Isles Health Board
Published on 19 February 2021
NHS Western Isles has welcomed yesterday’s announcement by the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Sport, Jeane Freeman MSP, that Sheena Wright has been appointed as Non Executive Whistleblowing Champion Member of Western Isles Health Board. Sheena Wright Sheena Wright, who was NHS Western Isles' Interim...