About Us: Communications, News & Media Enquiries

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The NHS Western Isles Head of Communications, Claims and Patient Information is responsible for both internal and external communication.

NHS Western Isles is committed to a policy of openness in its communications activities, and our policy is that communications processes should be pro-active, positive and planned.

We welcome all feedback on NHS Western Isles communications.  If you would like to provide feedback, please contact us on the following details.

For further information contact:

Tel. 01851 708060
Email: wi.coms@nhs.scot

For out-of-hours media enquiries, please contact the Executive Manager on-Call via the main switchboard on 01851 704704.

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PLEASE NOTE. The wi.coms@nhs.scot email address is specifically for NHS Western Isles Communications and Media related information and enquiries, and we receive a high volume of emails on a daily basis.

Please do not send emails to this address that are aimed at other wards/departments/services within NHS Western Isles, or to request that emails are passed on to other departments or wards – we cannot guarantee that your emails will be forwarded or responded to in these cases. To view contact details of local NHS services or teams visit our website at www.wihb.scot.nhs.uk, or telephone 01851 704704 for further assistance.

If you are a medical student requesting information on Student Electives availability, please visit our Student Electives section via our Recruitment and Studying webpage.

If you are emailing about a patient appointment or procedure, please redirect your enquiry to the appropriate ward, service or department.