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Give your child the best protection against influenza this winter: get the influenza vaccination
Published on 29 October 2019
Trust the Facts. That’s the message from NHS Western Isles health professionals this year, as they urge parents across the Western Isles to get their children vaccinated against influenza. All children aged 2-5 are eligible for the free influenza vaccination, as... -
Upgraded clinical hub for Uist and Barra Hospital
Published on 9 October 2019
NHS Western Isles is set to introduce an upgraded clinical hub to the Uist and Barra Hospital, following a decision to redesign the way dental services are delivered. Under the proposed new arrangements, a new four-chair dental suite will operate from... -
Become a Breastfeeding Peer Support Worker and support new mums
Published on 2 October 2019
NHS Western Isles is encouraging local mums to become Breastfeeding Peer Supporters, to provide additional support to new mums breastfeeding their babies. There are 12 spaces locally for free training by The Breastfeeding Network, and at the end of the training,... -
Become a Breastfeeding Peer Support Worker and support new mums
Published on 2 October 2019
NHS Western Isles is encouraging local mums to become Breastfeeding Peer Supporters, to provide additional support to new mums breastfeeding their babies. There are 12 spaces locally for free training by The Breastfeeding Network, and at the end of the training,... -
A special nursing celebration in the Western Isles: QNIS celebrates 130 year anniversary
Published on 2 October 2019
Group photo, left to right: Dolina Laing, Community Nurse Uist team (22 years service); Morag Montgomery, Community Nurse South team (21 years service); Donna Macdonald, Community Nurse South team (26 years service); Kathleen McCulloch, Lead Nurse; William... -
Why Risk It? Thinking of having sex or already in a relationship?
Published on 1 October 2019
The number of family planning clinics NHS Western Isles is offering to access contraception and family planning services has recently been increased. Three clinics are now available on a weekly basis at the Western Isles Hospital (Monday 2pm-5pm, Wednesday 9am-1pm and Thursday 9am-1pm) and individuals can simply book...