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THINK WESTERN ISLES: THINK WELLBEING – Podiatry Opportunity launched!
Published on 2 June 2025
Working with a progressive team of eight other podiatrists in a location voted last year as one of the happiest places to live in the UK* is the prospect currently being offered by NHS Western Isles in a new and... -
Aaron completes his ‘steep’ challenge – raising money for Western Isles Hospital and Stornoway Primary
Published on 30 May 2025
Aaron handing over a cheque to Paediatric staff and Gordon Jamieson, Chief Executive, NHS Western Isles. Nine-year-old Aaron Macdonald from Sandwick is an inspiration to his peers and wider community, having demonstrated his generosity and kindness of spirit when he decided... -
New Emergency Department to open for service on Wednesday June 4
Published on 30 May 2025
The new Emergency Department at Western Isles Hospital will re-open for service on Wednesday, June 4 at 9am. It had previously been planned to reopen for service on June 2, however, the date has been slightly delayed while final works and... -
Introducing new Medical Director for NHS Western Isles
Published on 28 May 2025
NHS Western Isles is thrilled to welcome Dr Sara Else, who is due to start in the role of Medical Director on Monday 2nd June. Dr Else is taking over from Dr Francis McAuley who retired in February 2025 after five... -
Enhanced Radiology service in Uist and Barra thanks to equipment upgrade
Published on 27 May 2025
The radiology department at Ospadal Uibhist agus Bharraigh has recently undergone a £300,000 equipment upgrade to improve the x-ray service in Uist and Barra. The new equipment has many advanced features will which enhance radiation safety and the overall patient experience.... -
NHS Western Isles to hold open day for public to visit the newly modernised Emergency Department
Published on 21 May 2025
The Isle of Lewis is now home to a state-of-the-art new Emergency Department (ED), following the completion of a major £1million refurbishment project on Monday (May 19). Temporary changes in access remain in place at present as work to relocate back...