Local chemotherapy nurse to be recognised as ‘local hero’ at Scottish Parliament opening

Chemotherapy nurse George Macleod has been nominated and selected as a “local hero” for the Na h-Eileanan na Iar constituency, in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the community.

George Macleod was nominated as a special guest by MSP...

Childsmile returns to the Western Isles this summer, with clinics scheduled across Barra, Uist, Harris and Lewis during the school holidays.

Parents and carers are encouraged to take advantage of these upcoming clinics and book an appointment early to...

A successful pilot project focused on immunisation education in Western Isles schools is set to be expanded after running over the past two years.

The project was created by Isabell MacInnes, who is currently an NHS Western Isles Health...

NHS Western Isles has welcomed the publication of a Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS) unannounced inspection report into mental health services at Western Isles Hospital, which has highlighted a number of strengths in care delivery, alongside areas for further improvement.

Workers delivering a major water infrastructure project in North Uist have received practical advice and support on how to protect themselves from tick bites while working outdoors.

Following a request from Site Supervisor Neil MacKinnon, Isabell MacInnes, NHS Western...