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New MRI Service officially opens in the Western Isles
Published on 2 October 2026
Patients across the Western Isles will soon benefit from access to advanced MRI scanning closer to home as NHS Western Isles officially opens its new MRI service today. The first patients will be welcomed to the service on Monday. Rainbow...
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NHS Western Isles urges public to help prevent the spread of norovirus
Published on 2 October 2026
NHS Western Isles is reminding members of the public to take precautions as norovirus, commonly known as the “winter vomiting bug", is currently circulating and increasing within the community and healthcare settings.
Norovirus is highly contagious and can spread...
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New website launched to help people age well in the Western Isles
Published on 1 October 2026
NHS Western Isles is excited to launch a new website, designed to help older people across the Western Isles find activities, services, healthcare and support in their local communities. The new page has been launched today as part of...
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Breast Screening underway at new Stornoway base
Published on 30 September 2026
NHS Western Isles is encouraging women to attend their breast screening appointments as the Breast Screening Mobile Unit has begun operating in it’s new location in Stornoway.
The mobile screening unit is now based in the Co-op car park...
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NHS Western Isles leads Scotland in stop smoking success
Published on 29 September 2026
NHS Western Isles is celebrating outstanding success after achieving the highest stop smoking performance in Scotland, according to the latest NHS Stop Smoking Services Local Delivery Plan (LDP) Standard 2025/26 Quarter 4 statistics published by Public Health Scotland.
The...
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Scalpay Community Centre kitchen upgrade making a real difference
Published on 25 September 2026
Scalpay Community Association has received £35,000 in capital grant funding from NHS Western Isles to upgrade the kitchen facilities at the Scalpay Community Centre. This investment is already making a significant difference to the centre and local community.
The...