Medical Ward 2 closed to admissions until further notice

Medical Ward 2 in Western Isles Hospital in Stornoway is closed to new admissions until further notice, as a result of a small number of cases of Influenza B. To help prevent further spread, medical admissions to the ward will be...

It’s back and this year the popular local buggy walking group ‘Buggy Buddies’ kicks off on Tuesday 16th April. Led by NHS Western Isles’ Health Visiting Team, Buggy Buddies is aimed at parents and carers of babies and toddlers in buggies,...

The NHS Western Isles Climate Emergency and Sustainability Report, for 2022/23, has been released. This report summarises the progress the organisation has made in meeting national targets to deliver a net-zero carbon emissions service and provide sustainable healthcare. The Scottish Government...

NHS Western Isles Board Chair, Gillian McCannon, would like to welcome you to the Health Board's Annual Review. The purpose of the Annual Review is to assess the Board's performance for the period 2023/24. The Annual Review will be led by...

Tick check season is here. Better weather means more people are out and about enjoying the outdoors. NHS Western Isles wants to remind people living and visiting the Western Isles to take precautions to prevent being bitten by ticks and potentially...