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Climate Hebrides expands outreach with new electric vehicle
Published on 28 August 2025
Climate Hebrides has recently acquired a new electric vehicle to support its outreach efforts in raising awareness about climate change, thanks to capital grant funding from NHS Western Isles. This new addition will enhance the organisation’s training and public awareness sessions... -
Maintaining the Rhythm for Local Pipe Band
Published on 27 August 2025
Pupils of the Sgoil Lionacleit Pipe Band (SLPB) are benefiting from new bagpipes and drums, due to a Capital Grant provided by NHS Western Isles. As well as enabling the band’s young musicians, which consist of Uist and Barra school pupils aged... -
First total wrist replacement successfully performed in Stornoway!
Published on 26 August 2025
Mr Sianos and Donald Morrison. NHS Western Isles is delighted to share that the first total wrist replacement (Motec) has been successfully performed at Western Isles Hospital, Stornoway — marking a significant step forward in delivering advanced hand and wrist surgery to remote communities. This landmark... -
NHS Western Isles urges parents to help beat flu this winter by taking up vaccine offer
Published on 26 August 2025
NHS Western Isles urges parents and carers to make sure their child is protected against flu this winter, with an easy wee scoosh up the nose. Flu can be very serious for children. Between 1 October 2024 and 31 March 2025,... -
MRI project set to transform patient care in the Western Isles in summer 2026
Published on 25 August 2025
Progress continues across the NHS Western Isles MRI project, with key developments in design, procurement and workforce planning. Staff are working hard behind the scenes aiming to launch the new service in summer 2026. The project will be procured and undertaken... -
NHS Funding Boosts Accessibility at Lewis Sports Centre
Published on 21 August 2025
A successful NHS capital funding grant will make the swimming pool at Ionad Spòrs Leòdhais (Lewis Sports Centre) more accessible for those with mobility issues. Neuro Hebrides is a local organisation which supports patients with neurological conditions and their carers throughout...