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If you’re offered the flu vaccine, you’ve got a reason to get it. NHS Western Isles is reminding individuals that flu hits hard, and for some, it hits harder. Flu was widespread across Scotland last winter, and almost 5,000...

As winter approaches, getting the right health care means making sure you go to the right place, such as pharmacies, optometrists and dentists. NHS Western Isles is reminding patients and carers that their local pharmacy is often the fastest...

NHS Western Isles would like to express its heartfelt thanks to local teenager Luc Smith, who has donated an incredible £2,000 to the NHS Western Isles Occupational Therapy service following a successful community fundraising event.

Luc’s band, Preoccupied, hosted...

NHS Western Isles is pleased to announce that patients receiving care at the Western Isles Hospital can now benefit from access to essential clothing, underwear and personal care items through the Dignity in Hospital Endowment Fund.

This fund has...

Local residents are set to benefit from improved health and fitness facilities after Back Football and Recreation Club was awarded £26,100 in capital grant funding from NHS Western Isles to upgrade its popular community gym.

Diane Macdonald, NHS Western...