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Renal unit modernised with new dialysis stations
Published on 19 August 2019
A special event was recently held in the Renal Unit in Western Isles Hospital to mark two generous donations which will benefit patients in the Western Isles and beyond. The Western Isles Kidney Patient Association (WIKPA) recently funded a complete dialysis... -
Travel Voucher Scheme Launched across Outer Hebrides
Published on 12 August 2019
A new local travel voucher scheme to assist individuals using recovery services is being piloted by the Outer Hebrides Alcohol & Drug Partnership (OHADP). The concessionary scheme has been launched for individuals who live in the Western Isles. Those eligible are... -
Newly trained Walk Leaders for Lewis & Harris!
Published on 29 July 2019
In a bid to promote and improve physical activity levels in Lewis and Harris, a team of new Walk Leaders was recently trained. A total of seven new Walk Leaders have been trained to lead group walks in their local communities,... -
Annual Review presentation to be held in Barra In August
Published on 29 July 2019
Members of the public are being invited to attend a special NHS Western Isles Annual Review meeting in Barra in August. The meeting, which will be attended by Minister for Public Health, Sport and Wellbeing, Joe FitzPatrick, gives members of the... -
Board Member Opportunity - Whistleblowing Champion
Published on 24 July 2019
Want to make a difference to the NHS in your local community? Why? The NHS impacts on everyone’s lives at one time or another and this could be your chance to get involved in improving, sustaining and protecting the health of the... -
Redeveloped Central Decontamination Unit opened at Western Isles Hospital
Published on 17 June 2019
NHS Western Isles Chief Executive Gordon Jamieson was delighted to officially open the redeveloped Central Decontamination Unit (CDU) at Western Isles Hospital today, Wednesday June 12th. Mr Jamieson said: “As we look to the future we plan and take...