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Shining a light on Volunteers Week
Published on 6 June 2024
As part of Volunteers’ Week 2024, NHS Western Isles hosted an event to shine a light on the remarkable work of local volunteers, working in conjunction with the organisation. The event, held on Tuesday 4th June, was opened by NHS Western Isles... -
Move More statement – NHS Western Isles
Published on 23 May 2024
Health improvement, rehabilitation and recovery are key priorities for NHS Western Isles. Remaining active and mobile is beneficial to our health and wellbeing. The Move More physical activity programme was a positive project for the proportion of the population that has completed... -
Recruitment team awarded the NHS Scotland Pastoral Care Quality Award
Published on 22 May 2024
NHS Western Isles, along with NHS Grampian, Highland, Orkney, and Shetland is delighted to be recognised and awarded the NHS Scotland Pastoral Care Quality Award (PCQA). This award acknowledges the dedication to delivering high-quality pastoral care support to internationally recruited staff... -
Whooping cough vaccine offers protection to babies and mums
Published on 14 May 2024
NHS Western Isles is encouraging pregnant women to ensure they are immunised against whooping cough (also known as pertussis). The vaccine also offers vital protection to babies after birth until they are old enough to have the routine immunisation at... -
Now’s a good time to check your child’s protection against measles
Published on 14 May 2024
NHS Western Isles is reminding parents that cases of measles are on the rise. With the summer break just around the corner and the term nearing an end, parents are being urged to check if their child is fully vaccinated... -
Celebrate International Day of the Midwife and International Nurses Day with your local parkrun events
Published on 3 May 2024
To mark International Day of the Midwife (5 May) and International Nurses Day (12 May), Interim Chief Nursing Officer for Scotland Anne Armstrong, Chief Midwifery Officer for Scotland Justine Craig and parkrun UK are encouraging nurses and midwives across Scotland...