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NHS Western Isles is delighted to announce that Lorna McGinnity, Social Care Worker at Trianaid Care Home on North Uist, has been announced as NHS Western Isles’ first Parkinson’s Champion. The role of the Parkinson’s Champion is to ensure that services...

NHS Western Isles is rolling out an RSV vaccination to protect newborns, infants and older adults.  RSV is a common and highly infectious respiratory virus that affects the breathing system. While most RSV infections are usually mild, it can cause severe illness...

Students in the Western Isles are encouraged to ensure their vaccinations are up to date before heading off to college or university this year. Infectious diseases such as meningitis, septicaemia (blood poisoning) and measles can spread easily in universities and colleges....

Pictured at the Safe Space Tent at Heb Celt Festival on Thursday 20th July are some of the staff and volunteers from Action for Children, NHS Western Isles, Outer Hebrides Alcohol and Drug Partnership and other organisations, including third sector. The...

As part of its Summer Safety Campaign, the Outer Hebrides Alcohol and Drug Partnership (OHADP) is working with Pub Watch Western Isles and licensed premises across the islands to raise awareness on dangers of spiking and to ensure they continue...