Gillian McCannon reappointed as Board Chair

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  • Gillian McCannon reappointed as Board Chair

    NHS Western Isles is delighted to welcome the news that Gillian McCannon has been reappointed as Chair of Western Isles NHS Board. Mrs McCannon’s reappointment was announced at the beginning of the month by Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care,...

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  • Community transport lifeline expands in North Lewis

    Comunn Eachdraidh Nis (CEN) has secured capital grant funding from NHS Western Isles to purchase an additional wheelchair-accessible vehicle. This expansion will help meet growing demand and help ensure that no one in the community is disadvantaged due to mobility...

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  • Updated Amber Warning

    🟠 Updated Amber Weather Warning 🟠 PLEASE NOTE THAT THE AMBER WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO 11PM. THE YELLOW WARNING REMAINS IN PLACE FROM 11PM – 11.59PM. A number of services were already restricted as a result of the public holiday...

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  • Local Employers Encouraged to Benefit from Mental Health First Aid Initiatives

    A vital two-day training programme which equips staff with essential skills to provide immediate mental health support in their workplace, is being offered by the NHS Western Isles Public Health Department. The Scotland’s Mental Health First Aid (SMHFA) training courses are now available...

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  • Newmarket-Tong path enriches communities

    Pictured L-R: Murray Macleod, Sharon Reid (Comhairle nan Eilean Siar Community Learning & Development Officer, and Diane MacDonald. Residents and visitors alike are benefiting from recent improvements to the existing Newmarket Gateway Trust (NGT) Blackwater Trail walkway from Newmarket moor into...

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  • Safe space for festival-goers

    The Safe Space tent at the Hebridean Celtic Festival provided a monitored rest and recovery area for those that may have taken too much alcohol or substances or may have just felt anxious and needed some emotional and practical support. The...

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