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NHS Western Isles thanks the public for their response to measles concern
Published on 16 February 2024
NHS Western Isles would like to thank the public for their response to the measles notification this week. We are pleased to confirm that on this occasion the result has been reported as negative. However, the risk remains valid given that... -
Measles potential contact notices issued by NHS Western Isles
Published on 14 February 2024
NHS Western Isles is issuing ‘warn and inform’ notices to a range of individuals in the Western Isles, who may have come in contact with an individual likely to have measles. All those included in the ‘warn and inform’ notice, mainly... -
Medical Wards Reopened to new admissions
Published on 9 February 2024
Medical Ward 1 in Western Isles Hospital in Stornoway reopened to new admissions today following an outbreak of Norovirus. Medical Ward 2 reopened on 7th February after a closure as a result of cases of Covid-19. Visitors to the hospital continue to... -
Showcasing NHS Western Isles’ Macmillan Team as part of World Cancer Day
Published on 2 February 2024
The Macmillan Nursing Service provides a specialist cancer and palliative care service for people in the Western Isles, their families and carers, and members of the multi-professional team within both the hospital and community setting. As part of World Cancer Day... -
NHS Western Isles introduces exciting new Prehab classes for arthroplasty patients
Published on 2 February 2024
Following the success of the NHS Western Isles Arthroplasty Pre-admission Clinic, which was introduced in 2022, the team has collaborated with Ionad Spòrs Leòdhais to introduce a new ‘Prehab’ Clinic at the Sports Centre in Stornoway. The Prehab Class is a... -
Medical Ward 1 closed to admissions until further notice
Published on 1 February 2024
Medical Ward 1 in Western Isles Hospital in Stornoway will be closed to new adult medical admissions until further notice, as a result of a small number of cases of norovirus. To help prevent further spread, the ward will be closed to medical admissions until further notice (with the exception...