Be clear about Monkeypox

NHS Western Isles is reminding individuals of the current outbreak of Monkeypox affecting the UK, and to be vigilant on its potential symptoms and on what to do should anyone have concerns.    Monkeypox is a rare viral infection which is transmitted through...

Medical Ward 2 and Surgical Ward in Western Isles Hospital in Stornoway have reopened to new admissions.   The wards had been temporarily closed to new admissions as a number of positive cases of COVID-19 had been linked to them both.  Visiting arrangements have also been...

Surgical Ward in Western Isles Hospital in Stornoway has been closed to new non-emergency admissions until further notice, as a number of positive cases of COVID-19 have been linked to the ward.   Medical Ward 2 also remains closed to new admissions, following the identification...

Medical Ward 2 in Western Isles Hospital in Stornoway has been closed to new medical admissions until further notice, as a number of positive cases of COVID-19 have been linked to the ward.   The ward will also be restricted to Essential Visiting only until further notice. All Essential...

NHS Western Isles is encouraging anyone who is eligible for the COVID-19 spring booster and who has not yet come forward to get vaccinated by the end of June. These additional vaccinations have been offered to people aged 75 or over...