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A new chapter for NHS Western Isles, with launch of recruitment drive for a Medical Director
Published on 7 October 2024
Think Western Isles. Think Wellbeing “Working as Medical Director for NHS Western Isles has been a privilege, a healthy challenge at times, but always hugely rewarding – being able to live and work in a community I care deeply about, has been the perfect way... -
Be the Early Bird
Published on 3 October 2024
People in the Western Isles are being reminded that their GP practice wants to know if they are experiencing persistent symptoms that are unusual for them, that could be cancer. The Scottish Government’s ‘Be the Early Bird’ campaign is encouraging people, particularly... -
NHS Western Isles commits to becoming Endometriosis Friendly Employer
Published on 3 October 2024
Pictured L-R: Stuart King, Organisational Development & Learning Manager, NHS Western Isles; Diane Macdonald, Director of Human Resources & Workforce Development, NHS Western Isles; and Gordon Jamieson, Chief Executive, NHS Western Isles NHS Western Isles is the latest organisation pledging to... -
NHS Western Isles encourages people to start the conversation about suicide and mental health this Suicide Prevention Week
Published on 11 September 2024
This week marks Suicide Prevention Week, running from Sunday 8th September until Saturday 14th September. Suicide Prevention Week aims to inspire confidence and light in all of us; that our actions, no matter how big or small, may provide hope to those who... -
NHS Western Isles launches mental health service that provides immediate support in times of distress
Published on 6 September 2024
A mental health service that provides up to two weeks of early intervention, immediate, compassionate support to people in distress has launched across the Western Isles following successful rollouts in other regions of Scotland. National mental health charity Change Mental... -
Cabinet Secretary’s Summer Tour visit to the Western Isles
Published on 5 September 2024
Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care, Neil Gray, recently visited the Western Isles as part of his summer tour of Scotland’s Health Boards. During this visit he attended Benbecula Medical Practice on Wednesday and met with practice staff, and the...