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As part of World Osteoporosis Day (20th October), NHS Western Isles is encouraging residents to consider their risk of osteoporosis and fractures.

Osteoporosis is a common, but generally silent, condition affecting a significant percentage of people. Approximately half of...

Following the success of last year’s pilot project in Uist and Barra primary schools, the School Immunisation Champions initiative was expanded this year to include schools in Lewis and Harris.

The project, created by Isabell MacInnes, Health Protection and...

NHS Western Isles is inviting anyone with a learning disability aged 16 and over for their free Annual Health Check.  

The health checks are aimed at helping spot undiagnosed conditions early, which are then often easier to treat and...

Laxdale residents are benefiting from new Games Hall flooring at their recently renovated Laxdale Hall, due to a £15,000 Capital Grant from NHS Western Isles to the Laxdale Community Association (LCA).

Previously, the LCA successfully secured over £600,000 funding...

At NHS Western Isles, we’re proud to shine a light on the staff who are helping shape safer, more effective, and person-centred care. One of those people is Margaret Macleod, our Quality Improvement (QI) Coordinator Nurse, whose journey from...