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New ZEV for Western Isles council FleetA new Nissan Leaf Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) has been purchased by Comhairle nan Eilean Siar for use from its offices… »
Largest ever regional presence for Highlands and Islands at international energy showThe Highlands and Islands of Scotland will once again have the largest regional presence at the All Energy exhibition and… »
HebCelt secures £5,000 music awardThe award-winning Hebridean Celtic Festival’s efforts to provide a stage for up-and-coming musical talent have earned it a… »
Hope for Stornoway Black Pudding PGI by end of yearHighlands & Islands Labour MSP, Rhoda Grant, is hopeful that the Stornoway Black Pudding name could be protected by the end… »
NHS Western Isles provides grant for Samaritans premisesA grant of £13,000 from NHS Western Isles has brought the local Samaritans branch to its financial target to purchase new… »
McGrigor challenges Scottish Government on Western Isles UBC job lossesJamie McGrigor, Highlands & Islands MSP, today raised the impact of the recently announced loss of 90 construction jobs in… »
Highlands &Islands Labour MSP calls for re-think over C-Diff screeningHighlands & Islands Labour MSP David Stewart is to ask the Cabinet Secretary for Health, Nicola Sturgeon, today (17/5/12)… »
NHS Western Isles issues advice on NorovirusAs cases of Norovirus on the mainland have resulted in recent ward closures across Scotland, NHS Western Isles is issuing… »
Highlands & Islands Labour MSP again presses government to reinstate tug in the MinchHighlands & Islands Labour MSP, David Stewart, is again pressing the government to reinstate the ETV in the North West with… »
Tell the Crown Estate to significantly change its ways, says Scotland’s community land ownersCommunity Land Scotland has written to the Secretary of State for Scotland urging him to tell the Crown Estate it needs to… »
Health Archive
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Scottish Water – Bayhead Water Treatment Works
Posted on April 16, 2012 | No CommentsScottish Water is reminding residents of North Uist that two open events are being held to update local people on the progress of work at Bayhead Water Treatment Works. 1) Venue: Carinish... -
Public engage with Detect Cancer Early roadshow in the Western Isles
Posted on April 13, 2012 | No CommentsThe recent roadshow aimed at raising the importance of detecting cancer in the earliest stages of the disease, successfully raised key messages amongst the local population, with around 1,250 people engaging with... -
Walking Aid MOT in Western Isles Hospital
Posted on August 11, 2011 | No CommentsA ‘Walking Aid MOT’ is set to be held by physiotherapists in Western Isles Hospital at the end of the month, when people can ‘drop in’ and have their walking aids assessed. NHS Western... -
Western Isles MSP raises long-term Harris dental provision
Posted on July 5, 2011 | No CommentsWestern Isles MSP, Alasdair Allan, has raised the issue of longer term dental provision in Harris with NHS Western Isles, following news that dental services are to be relocated in... -
Well North Outer Hebrides leads the way in Scotland
Posted on June 30, 2011 | No CommentsNHS Western Isles is gaining a valuable understanding of the health needs of the Western Isles population aged between 40-69 and is successfully supporting people to access local healthcare services... -
Public gets fresh view of Stornoway Wind Farm
Posted on May 30, 2011 | No CommentsMembers of the public are being invited to take an all-round view of the proposals for the Stornoway Wind Farm, following a major upgrade to the website to include photomontages... -
Western Isles community nurse completes leadership postgraduate
Posted on May 30, 2011 | No CommentsA local community nurse, who recently took on the role of the Senior Charge Nurse for the eastside of Lewis, recently graduated with a Frontline Leadership and Management qualification. Kathleen... -
Development of Respiratory Services in the Western Isles
Posted on March 21, 2011 | No CommentsA number of developments have taken place recently to further improve Respiratory Services in the Western Isles and the management of patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). NHS Western Isles... -
Western Isles MSP encouraged by NHS spending in isles
Posted on February 16, 2011 | No CommentsWestern Isles MSP, Alasdair Allan, has welcomed the publication of figures which show NHS Western Isles receiving more funding per head than any other health board in Scotland. Alasdair Allan... -
NHS Western Isles launches campaign to reduce medicine waste
Posted on February 16, 2011 | No CommentsA campaign aimed at reducing an estimated £44 million wasted on medicines across Scotland every year has been launched today by four Local Health Boards in the North of Scotland, including NHS...