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Public Holiday information: Monday 7th August
Published on 3 August 2023
Patient TravelThe Patient Travel Office will be closed on Monday 7th August 2023. If urgent travel arrangements are required when the Patient Travel Office is closed, please contact the Western Isles Hospital Tel: 01851 704704. Diabetes CentreThe Diabetes Centre will be... -
Medical Ward 1 reopened to new admissions
Published on 29 July 2023
Medical Ward 1 in Western Isles Hospital in Stornoway has reopened to new admissions. The ward had been closed on July 16 after a number of positive cases of COVID-19 were linked to the ward. Standard visiting arrangements have now been reinstated as detailed... -
£2.4million funding approved for Western Isles MRI Scanner
Published on 26 July 2023
NHS Western Isles is delighted to announce that the process to plan for an MRI scanning service in the Western Isles has commenced, following approval of £2.4million capital funding by the Scottish Government. Following an application to the Scottish Government, the... -
NHS Western Isles to mark the UCI Cycling World Championships
Published on 24 July 2023
To celebrate the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships, NHS Western Isles is providing a special Dr Bike session in partnership with Rural Connections/ Cycling UK at the beginning of August. NHS Western Isles will be hosting the event at Laxdale Court,... -
Medical Ward 1 closed to admissions until further notice
Published on 16 July 2023
Medical Ward 1 in Western Isles Hospital in Stornoway will be closed to new adult medical admissions until further notice, as a number of positive cases of COVID-19 have been linked to the ward. To help prevent further spread, the ward will be closed to medical admissions until further notice (with the... -
A fitting accolade for Western Isles Macmillan team
Published on 6 July 2023
Macmillan team, Lewis and Harris NHS Western Isles was this week delighted to learn that the local Macmillan team has been shortlisted for a prestigious national award for unsung heroes. Macmillan team, Uist & Barra The Macmillan Professionals Excellence Awards are an opportunity...