NHS Western Isles urges local communities to take steps to help prevent the spread of Norovirus 

Norovirus, also called the ‘winter vomiting bug’, is circulating in the Western Isles, and has already had a negative impact on Western Isles Hospital in Stornoway, with confirmed cases resulting in the closure of Medical Ward 2.  Norovirus is one of...

 Surgical Ward in Western Isles Hospital in Stornoway was yesterday closed to new admissions as a result of a small number of cases of diarrhoea and vomiting (D&V).  Medical Wards 1 and 2 in Western Isles Hospital in Stornoway had been...

Medical Wards 1 and 2 in Western Isles Hospital in Stornoway will be closed to new adult medical admissions until further notice, as a result of a number of cases of diarrhoea and vomiting (D&V).  To help prevent further spread, the wards will be closed to medical admissions until further...

The Outer Hebrides Alcohol and Drug Partnership (OHADP) launches its winter campaign with a focus on raising awareness of harms caused by alcohol and drug use and how to keep yourself and others safe.     Coming up to the festive...

The Western Isles Hospital and Dental Centre have received their awards from Cycling Scotland, the nation’s cycling organisation, for their commitment to making it easier for people to get on their bikes. The nationally recognised award recognises organisations – from workplaces...