Western Isles Hospital Catering Department meets the highest standard of food safety management  

NHS Western Isles is delighted with the news that the Catering Department at the Western Isles Hospital has been awarded the Eat Safe Award by the local Environmental Health Service department.  

The Eat Safe Award is awarded to premises where food is prepared in conditions which are above those required by current legislation.   

George Maciver, Catering Manager at Western Isles Hospital, said: “I am delighted that NHS Western Isles’ catering department has achieved this award. The whole team places a lot of emphasis on hygiene and food safety, and to see their dedication rewarded with this Eat Safe Award is amazing.  

“Eat Safe recognises that the highest standards of Food Safety Management have been put in place on the premises and it is a sign that the department is taking every precaution to prevent food poisoning and promote the principles of excellent food hygiene.   

“Thank you to our Environmental Health Officer for recognising our team's hard work and for recommending us for this award.”  

NHS Western Isles Chief Executive, Gordon Jamieson, said: “Many congratulations to every member of the Catering Department at the Western Isles Hospital on this well-deserved award.   We are delighted that the team has had this recognition."