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Western Isles leads the way for Virtual CBT
Published on 25 May 2021
Whilst for over a decade Scotland has been trying to improve access to evidence-based psychological therapies which are free at the point of delivery and to reduce waits, NHS Western Isles has successfully developed a pilot CBT (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy)... -
Local residents get physical!
Published on 21 May 2021
A resounding success has been received for the virtual Armchair Exercise classes, which have continued to be provided to local care home residents (and staff) on behalf of NHS Western Isles throughout the coronavirus pandemic. Staying healthy during the coronavirus pandemic... -
New visiting arrangements at Western Isles Hospitals
Published on 21 May 2021
From today (Friday 21st May), hospital patients in the Western Isles will be able to have visits from two named visitors during their inpatient stay. The move is in line with national hospital visiting restrictions easing following the welcome news that the... -
Partnership working transforms lives of local Parkinson's patients
Published on 17 May 2021
Two local Parkinson’s patients’ lives have recently been transformed with each receiving an iPad via the NHS Western Isles Parkinson’s Specialist Nurse and mPower Community Navigator Support Service, which had been donated from Connecting Scotland. The first iPad was delivered to a patient living... -
Welcome return of Bosom Buddies!
Published on 17 May 2021
Bosom Buddies, the weekly local breastfeeding support group led by NHS Western Isles, is returning to Stornoway this coming Wednesday (19th May). However local mums choose to feed their baby is their decision but it is also important that they are... -
VACCINATION SUCCESS IN THE WESTERN ISLES
Published on 12 May 2021
Everyone eligible for the COVID vaccine in the Western Isles has now been invited for an appointment NHS Western Isles is delighted to confirm that everyone eligible for the COVID vaccination in the Western Isles has now been offered a first...