Posts Tagged ‘Western Isles’

Western Isles MSP calls for U-turn on proposed dental hub

Western Isles MSP calls for U-turn on proposed dental hub

Western Isles MSP, Alasdair Allan has called for a U-turn on a proposed dental hub. Dr Allan has contacted NHS Western Isles and the chief executives at Comhairle nan Eilean Sar to encourage them to revise plans to open a single hub, which would serve several islands. Recently, proposals for a change in dental provision […]


Highlands MSP calls for urgent meeting to discuss dental provision in the Western Isles

Highlands MSP calls for urgent meeting to discuss dental provision in the Western Isles

The MSP for the Highlands and Islands, Rhoda Grant, has called for an urgent meeting with the health secretary to discuss dental provision on the islands of South Uist, North Uist and Benbecula. Ms Grant wants to hold talks with Shona Robinson ahead of the end of a consultation, which was launched to talk about […]


Childsmile Promotion Week A Great Success In Stornoway

Childsmile Promotion Week A Great Success In Stornoway

Childsmile Promotion Week was a great success in the Western Isles; the campaign, which was designed to raise awareness of the Childsmile programme, took place last week. Children all over the Western Isles were invited to take part in a range of activities and events as part of the campaign, which were designed to be […]


MSP Hosts Meeting with NHS to Discuss Harris Dental Services

MSP Hosts Meeting with NHS to Discuss Harris Dental Services

A Member of the Scottish Parliament hosted a meting with the chief executive of NHS Western Isles, to discuss issues facing dental services in Harris. Alasdair Allan, MSP for the Western Isles met with chief executive Gordon Jamieson to talk about the future of NHS dental services in Harris. The meeting was called in light […]