Changes to Face Mask Guidance in Hospitals from 16^th May    

Patients and visitors attending hospitals in the Western Isles will no longer have to wear face masks (exceptions will apply) from tomorrow (Tuesday, May 16), following a Scottish Government review of guidance.  The Cabinet Secretary for NHS Recovery, Health and Social...

A Return to Practice: “I soon remembered why I had loved nursing and was very thankful to be back” By Christina Mackay, Staff Nurse, Medical 2, who completed a Return to Practice in 2023 I trained as a nurse shortly after leaving...

NHS Western Isles is delighted to launch its new resource to address and support continence in children and young people, ‘Promoting a Healthy Bladder and Bowel’. The resource is the culmination of work by a wide range of NHS Western Isles...

NHS Western Isles is launching a new Summer Student Recruitment Campaign, offering students the opportunity to work for the local NHS over the summer months, to gain valuable first-hand experience, whilst also making money. This is an opportunity to experience working...

Osapadal Uibhist agus Bharraigh is back to normal working arrangements today following an outbreak of COVID-19.  The restricted visiting arrangements in place have now been lifted and are as outlined on the NHS Western Isles website: visiting hours are 2pm – 8pm and...