Normal Visiting resumes at Ospadal Uibhist agus Bharraigh

Normal visiting arrangements have resumed at Ospadal Uibhist agus Bharraigh (Uist and Barra Hospital) following a small number of cases of COVID-19. 

NHS Western Isles would like to remind members of the public not to visit hospitals or care...

Hospital visiting restrictions have been implemented in Ospadal Uibhist agus Bharraigh (Uist and Barra Hospital) in Benbecula, as a small number of positive cases of COVID-19 have been linked to the hospital.  

Essential visiting is now in place until...

Medical Ward 2 at the Western Isles Hospital has now reopened to admissions following an outbreak of Norovirus. Restrictions on visiting the ward have been lifted.

NHS Western Isles is reminding members of the public not to visit hospitals...

This Baby Loss Awareness Week (9th-15th October 2026), NHS Western Isles is pleased to share that work has begun on creating a dedicated bereavement suite within the Maternity Unit at the Western Isles Hospital.

This suite will provide a...

From Monday 12 October, Daliburgh Branch Surgery will be temporarily closed on Mondays for a number of weeks due to staffing levels and to allow newly appointment staff to undertake essential training.

This temporary change will ensure services can...