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Children’s design competition to promote staying healthy in winter
Published on 9 November 2023
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 competition is part of the NHS Western Isles’ Winter Communications Plan and encourages children to discuss... -
NHS Western Isles highlights concerns regarding youth vaping
Published on 6 November 2023
Whilst the use of electronic cigarettes remains an extremely effective method to stop smoking, the growing use of vapes and e-cigarettes amongst those under the age of 18 in the UK is of significant concern in terms of the long... -
Dental reform from November 1:
Published on 2 November 2023
Brush up on the NHS dental treatment you’re entitled to NHS Western Isles is raising awareness of dental reform, which has been introduced by the Scottish Government in a continued effort to support the oral health needs of every patient in... -
Think Western Isles. Think Wellbeing – NHS Leadership vacancies
Published on 16 October 2023
Western Isles NHS Board is taking steps to promote the benefits of living and working in Outer Hebrides, in its new recruitment drive for Executive Directors. NHS Western Isles is advertising for three new Executive Directors: A Nurse/AHP Director and Chief Operating Officer,... -
Celebrating NHS Western Isles’ Fracture Liaison Service as we approach World Osteoporosis Day
Published on 16 October 2023
As we approach World Osteoporosis Day on October 20, NHS Western Isles is celebrating its Fracture Liaison Service (FLS) and the consequential steady decline in the hip fracture rate in the Western Isles, despite a population that is ageing at... -
People across the Western Isles are being reminded about the correct way to access urgent care this winter
Published on 13 October 2023
NHS Western Isles has put together an animated video to explain the correct way to access urgent care to ensure that everyone gets the right care in the right place. It’s important for the public to understand how and where...