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World Suicide Prevention Day: don't delay, let's prevent suicide today
Published on 10 September 2025
This World Suicide Prevention Day, NHS Western Isles is supporting Samaritans by sharing this important message: If you think someone might be suicidal, take action, interrupt their thoughts, and show them you care. Small interruptions you make and actions you take... -
A SPECIAL DAY HELD BY NHS WESTERN ISLES TO THANK ORGANISATIONS & STAFF
Published on 5 September 2025
NHS Western Isles presented nine commemorative plaques this week, to recognise and show our gratitude to all NHS Western Isles staff and a range of organisations who stepped forward to work in partnership with the local health service in the... -
Nicolson Institute pupils brighten the Paediatric Bay at Western Isles Hospital
Published on 5 September 2025
Pupils from the Nicolson Institute have brought colour and creativity to the Paediatric Bay at the Western Isles Hospital with their fantastic artwork. Earlier this year, a dedicated and secure Paediatric Bay was re-established within the Medical 1 Ward in the... -
Barra to host NES Mobile Skills Unit
Published on 2 September 2025
The NHS Education for Scotland (NES) mobile skills unit will be based at the NorthBay Hall from Monday 18th – Friday 19th September, to support local multi-agency staff to attend clinical skills training and education. The unit, a 12-metre-long lorry featuring a custom-built classroom with... -
Helping Fuel HebMRT Rescue Operations
Published on 1 September 2025
To support the life-saving efforts of the Hebrides Mountain Rescue Team (HebMRT), NHS Western Isles has provided a capital grant to help contribute towards the costs of a replacement operations vehicle, which has been designed as a multipurpose emergency response... -
Climate Hebrides expands outreach with new electric vehicle
Published on 28 August 2025
Climate Hebrides has recently acquired a new electric vehicle to support its outreach efforts in raising awareness about climate change, thanks to capital grant funding from NHS Western Isles. This new addition will enhance the organisation’s training and public awareness sessions...