HIRS Western Isles

HIRS Western Isles HIRS offers leaflets, books, teaching aids, models, and project boxes on a variety of health topics.

HIRS (Health Information & Resources Service) is part of NHS Western Isles and led by Marissa MacLennan, Health Information & Resources Officer, of the Health Promotion Department.

🌞 Join our Free Spring Step Count Challenge, Using the Big Team App to take a virtual route around Portugal📅 The challe...
28/02/2025

🌞 Join our Free Spring Step Count Challenge, Using the Big Team App to take a virtual route around Portugal
📅 The challenge will run from 12 weeks, beginning Friday 7th March 2025 - Saturday 31st May 2025 inclusive
🚶‍♀️ 175 participants took part in our Winter Challenge around the NC500
👂 We listened to their feedback, this time people can register as a Team if they choose (you can still register individually if you prefer) and the route will be slightly shorter to be a little more achievable
🥇 Don't worry if you don't complete the route, small prizes will be awarded along the way, and final prizes will be awarded in two categories - to give those of all abilities the chance to win something
❤️ Off course, the greatest prize is the benefit that increasing our step count can have to our health; Improved Cardiovascular Health, Better Weight Management, Stronger Muscles and Bones, Enhanced Mental Health, Improved Blood Sugar Control, Better Sleep, Increased Longevity, Enhanced Mobility and Flexibility, Improved Digestion and Boosted Immune System
✍ To register, complete the starting survey by Friday 7th March here: https://forms.office.com/e/K2f0yBgxS1 you will then be sent a link with the access code to the app.

The Healthy Hebridean Kids website has had a makeover! The website www.healthyhebrideankids.scot.nhs.uk is developed and...
26/02/2025

The Healthy Hebridean Kids website has had a makeover! The website www.healthyhebrideankids.scot.nhs.uk is developed and managed by NHS Western Isles, and is aimed at helping local parents, family members and carers of young children to be healthier and happier by making healthy lifestyle choices.
The website holds information on: nutrition, vitamins, being active, HENRY training sessions for parents as well as lots of useful links when pregnant or a new parent/ carer.
NHS Western Isles Health Visiting & School Nursing Team Lead, Anna MacDonald, said: “We want to give our children the best start in life and we hope the website can guide parents on how to do this. Habits during a child’s early years can influence their future outcomes, good healthy habits will help them to live healthier and longer lives which will reduce their risk of developing a range of health issues later in life.”
Karen France MacLeod, NHS Western Isles Nutrition, Dietetic & Catering Services Manager, added: "The website has a range of helpful links and information for parents. There is also information on HENRY, a programme aimed at giving babies and children the best possible start in life by supporting the whole family to make positive lifestyle changes. Although the site is helpful if any parent or carers would like additional information, advice or support with a child's eating they can confidentially get in touch with dietetics at: [email protected] or call 01851 708279."
'Healthy Hebridean Kids' is hosted by the NHS Western Isles Maternal & Infant Nutrition Group, a partnership whose members include the local authority and community groups across the Islands, the aim is to improve the health of children and families.

26/12/2024

Make sure to look after your mental health and wellbeing this Christmas!

25/12/2024

Watch this video for tips and advice on managing relationships over the festive period.

24/12/2024

Lonliness and grief can make Christmas challenging. Watch this video for some helpful tips for coping with loss during Christmas.

Diabetic Eye ScreeningDiabetic eye screening is a test that looks for an eye condition called diabetic retinopathy that ...
18/11/2024

Diabetic Eye Screening
Diabetic eye screening is a test that looks for an eye condition called diabetic retinopathy that can be caused by diabetes

Flu and COVID-19 can be serious, especially for people with underlying health conditions. Getting the winter vaccines wh...
28/10/2024

Flu and COVID-19 can be serious, especially for people with underlying health conditions. Getting the winter vaccines when offered provides the best possible protection against serious illness from the viruses. This winter, those aged six months to 64 years who have an underlying health condition and all those aged over 65 years are eligible for the flu and COVID-19 vaccines.

We have reviewed patient data in the Western Isles and from 1st September until 18th October 2024, 70% of patients seen in the period had not had the vaccines they were offered. These patients were seen by healthcare professionals with flu-like symptoms, and they subsequently tested positive for COVID-19.

There is concern that this 70% of 'AT RISK' and eligible patients had not received any covid vaccines in 2024 and were unwell and had to attend a GP or Hospital.

Please encourage your 'AT RISK' family and friends who will receive an invite to a vaccination clinic to attend.

For more information visit our dedicated vaccination page: https://www.wihb.scot.nhs.uk/vaccination-services/

Address

Block 11 Laxdale Court
Stornoway
HS20GS

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 12:45pm
2pm - 5pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 12:45pm
2pm - 5pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 12:45pm
2pm - 5pm
Thursday 9:30am - 12:45pm
2pm - 5pm
Friday 9:30am - 12:45pm
2pm - 5pm

Telephone

+441851762030

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