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Bòrd na Gàidhlig sponsors new Gaelic Award for schoolsThis year’s Scottish Education Awards will see the inclusion of a Gaelic award for the first time. The Gaelic Language and… »
Stornoway Cruise Group launches ‘Welcome Scheme’ for cruise visitorsStornoway Cruise Group is launching a ‘Welcome Scheme’ this cruise season to try and entice cruise passengers and crew to… »
HI-Scot Credit Union crosses “The Pond”HI-Scot Credit Union, the Credit Union for the Highlands and Islands, has just enjoyed its busiest start to a year in its five… »
Benbecula school pupils raise £800 for charityPupils in Sgoil Lionacleit in Benbecula have raised £800 for the charity Mary’s Meals which aims to provide a meal during… »
Trading Standards Warn of Computer ScamTrading Standards Officers at Comhairle nan Eilean Siar are warning householders to be vigilant of callers claiming to be from… »
The Scottish Salmon company unveils expansion plansThe Scottish Salmon Company has unveiled plans to create over 100 jobs across the West Coast and islands of Scotland within the… »
Western Isles MP welcomes movement on 6 metre vans from Scottish governmentWestern Isles MP, Angus Brendan MacNeil has today received news from the Transport Department of the Scottish Government… »
Strong showing for Western Isles secondary schools in FilmG nominationsThere has been a strong showing for secondary schools in the Westerns Isles in the recently-announced shortlists for MG… »
Western Isles MSP makes case for Island fire stationsWestern Isles MSP, Alasdair Allan, has today written to the Highlands and Islands Fire and Rescue Service Chief Fire Officer,… »
Have your say about Lewis and Harris auction martAfter a very busy sale season in 2011, Lewis and Harris Auction Mart in Stornoway is, for the first time, conducting a survey… »
NHS Western Isles Archive
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Western Isles ‘Heart Heroes’ recognised for outstanding patient care
Posted on March 18, 2011 | No CommentsThe Western Isles Heart Failure Team has been acknowledged nationally for outstanding care by the British Heart Foundation (BHF). The BHF presented seven prestigious team and individual awards at its... -
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... -
New chairman for Western Isles NHS Board
Posted on December 22, 2010 | No CommentsCabinet Secretary for Health and Wellbeing today announced the appointment of the Chair to Western Isles NHS Board. Ms Sturgeon said: “I am very pleased to announce this appointment. Mr... -
NHSScotland urges people in the Western Isles to order repeat prescriptions in time for Christmas
Posted on December 13, 2010 | No CommentsAs Christmas draws near, a major NHSScotland campaign is calling on people in the Western Isles to plan ahead for repeat prescriptions. As Scotland’s high street chemists are making sure they... -
New Car Parking arrangements at Western Isles Hospital
Posted on November 29, 2010 | No CommentsNew car parking arrangements, which will provide designated spaces for patients, will be introduced next month at Western Isles Hospital. Token operated barriers will go live on December 6 and will provide 32... -
NHS Western Isles launches world’s first ‘Obligate Network’ for Diabetes
Posted on November 29, 2010 | No CommentsThe world’s first Diabetes Obligate Network has been launched by NHS Western Isles, in partnership with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. The ‘Obligate Network’ between the two Health Boards is designed... -
Nineteen NHS Western Isles staff on more than £100,000
Posted on November 27, 2010 | No CommentsThe NHS is one of the few public organisations which has had its budgets safeguarded from government cuts. However revelations in the national press this weekend have revealed that there... -
NHS Western Isles raises awareness of antibiotics
Posted on November 12, 2010 | No CommentsAntibiotic Awareness Day is due to take place on November 18, and NHS Western Isles is raising awareness locally of the importance of the appropriate use of antibiotics. Antibiotics are... -
New post to benefit Western Isles heart patients
Posted on November 2, 2010 | No CommentsHeart patients in the Western Isles are to benefit from the creation of innovative new healthcare posts by British Heart Foundation (BHF) Scotland. The nation’s heart charity has awarded nearly half... -
Innovative training comes to Western Isles
Posted on November 1, 2010 | No CommentsPeople with Diabetes and or Coronary Heart Disease across the Western Isles will be introduced to the The Living Better Project from November; a Scottish Government funded initiative which works... -
Inspectors’ verdict on Western Isles hospital
Posted on August 23, 2010 | No CommentsStaff at the Western Isles Hospital are making good progress in their efforts to reduce the risk of infection, according to inspectors. The Healthcare Environment Inspectorate report, published today, noted... -
NHS Western Isles Gaelic Language Plan consultation
Posted on August 23, 2010 | No CommentsA draft Gaelic Language Plan for NHS Western Isles is currently out for public consultation. Under the Gaelic Language ( Scotland) Act, certain public bodies are asked to prepare a Gaelic... -
NHS Western Isles installs new digital TVs for patients
Posted on August 3, 2010 | No CommentsNHS Western Isles is currently installing a number of digital televisions in the three hospitals in the Western Isles in response to the digital switchover. Staff have been working to... -
Drive to improve OT services in the Western Isles
Posted on August 3, 2010 | No CommentsA drive to further improve access to Occupational Therapy (OT) services in the Western Isles has resulted in the development and launch of a comprehensive new website for current and... -
New Chemo room for Western Isles Hospital
Posted on August 3, 2010 | No CommentsA new area developed specifically for the administration of chemotherapy was recently opened in Western Isles Hospital. The area has been developed within Specials Ward, and will mean a larger and more comfortable... -
Positive feedback for NHS Western Isles
Posted on July 27, 2010 | No CommentsNHS Western Isles has welcomed the excellent outcomes from the Better Together Inpatient Patient Experience Survey, in which the organisation achieved some exceptionally positive results. A random selection of 404... -
NHS Western Isles chairman steps down
Posted on June 14, 2010 | No CommentsNHS Western Isles Chief Executive Gordon Jamieson today (Monday) thanked Board Chair John Angus MacKay for his contribution to local health services over the past three and a half years.... -
Western Isles community open days
Posted on June 6, 2010 | No CommentsLocal agencies and services are working together during June to offer you and your community information, advice and assistance on a wide range of topics in order to make life... -
NHS Western Isles invited to attend nursery meeting
Posted on April 21, 2010 | No CommentsA committee at Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has adjourned to allow an invitation to NHS Western Isles to attend the meeting to explain its decision to withdraw funding for the...