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Scottish Ambulance Service vaccination bus returns this October
Published on 22 September 2026
NHS Western Isles is pleased to announce the return of the Scottish Ambulance Service (SAS) Vaccination Bus to Lewis this October, providing convenient access to flu vaccinations for eligible members of the community.
The vaccination bus will visit three...
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New MRI Team ready to transform diagnostic services in the Western Isles
Published on 17 September 2026
Chidiuso Maureen Ifenna-Muokanne Kes Sinfield-Newman Joanne AdlamPatients across the Western Isles will soon benefit from faster access to vital diagnostic imaging closer to home as NHS Western Isles prepares to launch its new MRI service on 5 October 2026.
The introduction...
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Stornoway Primary pupils leave lasting legacy with MRI Suite name
Published on 11 September 2026
A suggestion from a group of Western Isles schoolchildren has been chosen as the new name for the MRI suite at Western Isles Hospital in Stornoway.
Last month, NHS Western Isles invited the local community to help name the...
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NHS Western Isles to invest in new Endoscopy Reporting System
Published on 10 September 2026
NHS Western Isles has approved investment in a new Endoscopy Reporting System (ERS) that will modernise how endoscopy procedures are recorded, reported and managed across the organisation.
The decision follows the approval of a business case by the Corporate...
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Clinical Skills Team celebrated for excellence in learning and development
Published on 10 September 2026
NHS Western Isles is delighted to announce that the NHS Western Isles Clinical Skills Team has been shortlisted for a Nursing Times Workforce Award.
The Nursing Times Workforce Awards recognise the individuals, teams and organisations delivering exceptional work across...
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Still time to get the MenB vaccine before new term starts!
Published on 3 September 2026
NHS Western Isles is encouraging eligible young people to take advantage of the free MenB vaccine at a local drop-in clinic before starting university or college. Older teenagers and students under the age of 25 are at increased risk...