NHS Board holds Special Board Meeting to discuss new Benbecula to Stornoway PSO Contract

The recent awarding of the new Public Service Obligation (PSO) contract for the Stornoway/Benbecula route could lead to both a reduction in visiting services clinics to the Western Isles as well as a loss of outpatient clinics specifically in Ospadal...

As part of NHS Western Isles’ Healthy Working Lives (HWL) programme, which continues to bolster and improve positive health, safety and wellbeing information in the workplace, over 100 staff from a range of local employers in the Western Isles have...

NHS Western Isles recently hosted several training events in Uist and Barra focusing on young people’s drug use and the impact it can have on their sexual and reproductive health. The training, previously held in Lewis and Harris during 2023, was...

The Outer Hebrides Alcohol & Drug Partnership wants to make sure everyone stays safe and enjoys the summer season by providing information on drinking sensibly and making the right choices.  Across Scotland, one in four people drink at a potentially harmful...

Nominations are now open for Scotland’s Health Awards 2024. This is your opportunity to show your appreciation to all the hard-working healthcare professionals working for NHS Western Isles. Scotland’s Health Awards 2024 will celebrate the extraordinary achievements of NHS Scotland staff...