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Promoting men's health this International Men's Day
Published on 19 November 2024
NHS Western Isles is promoting International Men’s Day today (Tuesday 19th November) to remind men to look after both their physical and mental health. Men are more prone to chronic illnesses and are at increased risk for heart attacks and strokes.... -
Unpaid and young carers are eligible for the flu vaccine
Published on 8 November 2024
NHS Western Isles is encouraging all local unpaid and young carers to get their flu vaccination at one of our vaccination clinics. The flu virus spreads more easily during the colder months as we spend more time indoors with others. That’s... -
Keeping Families Fit, Healthy and Happy – Children’s Design Competition
Published on 7 November 2024
Children across the Western Isles will have the opportunity to take part in a design competition being launched this week by NHS Western Isles. The local Health Board is launching a competition for Western Isles children aged P1 – P7 to... -
NHS Western Isles Launches Feasibility Study to Enhance Walking, Wheeling and Cycling Across Key Hospital Sites
Published on 4 November 2024
NHS Western Isles is pleased to announce the launch of a comprehensive feasibility study to improve accessibility within the grounds of three major hospital sites in the Western Isles: Western Isles Hospital in Stornoway, Ospadal Uibhist agus Bharraigh in Benbecula,... -
#ChooseNursing - make a difference one patient at a time
Published on 1 November 2024
She discovered a love for helping others, providing a high standard of person-centred care, and advocating for patients and their families – Mairi Claire Davidson, a newly qualified Staff Nurse at St. Brendan’s Hospital in Barra, shares her experience of training... -
Change to One Stop Breast Clinic for some Western Isles patients
Published on 1 November 2024
A One Stop Breast Clinic is provided for Western Isles residents as part of NHS Western Isles’ agreement with NHS Highland. A One Stop Clinic enables a patient to see the clinician and have any necessary tests in the shortest time...