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Applications are now open for the final IT4Anxiety Hackathon of 2022
Published on 11 May 2022
Are you passionate about helping others? Do you have an innovative technological solution that could help reduce anxiety? Applications are now open for the 5th international IT4Anxiety Hackathon of 2022. Hosted in partnership with NHS Western Isles, the UK Hackathon will take place... -
Deaf Awareness Week 2022 ~'S ANN TRO ÉISDEAHD A CHÒRDAS AN SGEULACHD
Published on 5 May 2022
As deafness is not a visible condition, individuals who are deaf or hearing impaired and suffering from tinnitus can feel misunderstood, unseen, invisible and isolated. The impact on mental health is significant therefore – hearing loss can increase the risk... -
Online virtual recovery meetings re-starting
Published on 4 May 2022
Virtual drop-in recovery meetings have recently been restarted within the Western Isles and are held via Zoom each Wednesday between 7pm and 8pm. Offering support to people at the beginning of their recovery journey from alcohol and other substances as well... -
Medical Ward 1 closed to admissions until further notice
Published on 2 May 2022
Medical Ward 1 in Western Isles Hospital in Stornoway will be closed to new medical admissions until further notice, as a number of positive cases of COVID-19 have been linked to the ward. To help prevent further spread, the ward will... -
NHS Western Isles goes the extra mile for staff health and wellbeing
Published on 21 April 2022
NHS Western Isles is taking part in a fun workplace walking challenge to boost the health and wellbeing of staff. Employees at NHS Western Isles have formed virtual teams and will motivate each other to get moving during the working day... -
Vote to celebrate your local nurses!
Published on 13 April 2022
Has a local nurse (community, specialist or hospital), health visitor or nursing support worker made a difference or gone the extra mile for you or someone you care for? If so, islanders are being encouraged to enter them for the prestigious...