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Western Isles Maternity staff delivering ‘compassionate, person-centred care’
Published on 22 January 2026
Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS) has published its unannounced maternity services inspection report for Western Isles Hospital, which found that staff are delivering compassionate, person‑centred care to women and families, supported by strong multidisciplinary teamwork. The inspection visit was carried out on... -
VACCINATION UPTAKE SURVEY
Published on 21 January 2026
NHS Western Isles is keen to hear from people in the Western Isles who are eligible for the flu and/or COVID vaccines, to help understand what might prevent or make it difficult for people to attend for vaccination. We would... -
Response to Uist services publications
Published on 21 January 2026
NHS Western Isles has compiled a detailed response to inaccurate and misleading information recently published with regard to services in Uist. Our commitment to maintaining, modernising and developing clinical services is clear, even looking only at the last 3 years,... -
Local libraries help promote Warm Hubs
Published on 15 January 2026
NHS Western Isles' Public Health team is delighted to promote the Stornoway Public Library as one of the Outer Hebrides Warm Hubs, which encourage people to come together by offering a free, friendly, warm space and enjoy a hot drink,... -
Positive report for Western Isles Hospital on patient care, staff training and the hospital environment
Published on 15 January 2026
Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS) has published its follow-up inspection report for Western Isles Hospital, carried out in October 2025. The report reflects substantial progress since the previous inspection, with inspectors reporting positively on patient care, staff training, and the hospital... -
NHS Western Isles invites local voluntary groups and organisations to bid for funds
Published on 13 January 2026
NHS Western Isles is inviting organisationsin the Western Isles to submit bids for capital grant funding to support projects that will provide a health and wellbeing benefit to the community. The deadline for bids is strictly 31st January 2026. NHS Western Isles has...