Encouraging positive changes for families who have a loved one struggling with drug and alcohol issues

Trying to support a family member who has problems with alcohol, drugs or substance use can have an impact on children and other adults in the family as well as carers.  Nobody knows that person more than their loved ones,...

NHS Western Isles is encouraging organisations, including community, cultural and education groups, to take the opportunity to bid for grant funding from the Scottish Government for projects that aim to build an understanding of the climate emergency across communities in Scotland.  The total value of...

NHS Western Isles is holding its first ‘Medicine Amnesty’ event at Broadbay Medical Practice on Thursday 9th May 2024 from 9am until midday. The main objective of this event is to reach out to the community, giving them a safe, non-judgmental opportunity...

Medical Ward 2 has reopened to new admissions following a small number of cases of Influenza B. The ward was closed to new admissions on 10th April and a Problem Assessment Group (PAG) was established to ensure all necessary measures were put...

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...