Western Isles Health Services Rank Among Scotland’s Best for Quality and Patient Respect

The quality of health services in the Western Isles has come up amongst the very best in Scotland according to the latest Scottish Household Survey.

A total of 77 per cent of respondents to the survey said they were satisfied with the quality of local health services, against a national average of 61 per cent.

Meanwhile 96 per cent of respondents agreed that they were treated with dignity and respect by health service staff in the Western Isles, against a national average of 89 per cent.

NHS Western Isles Chief Executive, Gordon Jamieson, said: “Despite the increasing challenges faced by our staff on a daily basis, they rise to the challenge and continue to provide gold standard services for the population. Our entire organisation and systems of care are focussed on doing the best we can for our population, learning and improving from their experiences and feedback.

“These survey results are testament to the systems of care we have and the dedication, care and compassion of the staff who provide local healthcare services and I would like to thank them on behalf of our communities for all they do.”