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Life-Saving Equipment Donation for Local Rescue Team
Published on 9 June 2025
Pictured: Richard Middlemiss (HEBMRT Training Officer), Jacintha Kool (HebMRT Medical Officer), Angus MacIver and Ben Millar (HebMRT Team Members) with Gordon Jamieson (NHS Western Isles Chief Executive). NHS Western Isles recently donated a number of portable hand-held suction devices to the... -
Thanking our valued volunteers!
Published on 6 June 2025
To mark Volunteers Week, NHS Western Isles held a special afternoon tea for our volunteers this week to highlight their contribution to the organisation. Kicking off the event, Board Chair, Gillian McCannon expressed her gratitude to all the volunteers and the... -
Acute Assessment Unit to reopen in its original location on Friday
Published on 5 June 2025
The Acute Assessment Unit (AAU) at Western Isles Hospital will return to its original location opposite reception at 8am on Friday (June 6). The AAU had temporarily relocated to the Day Surgery while the Emergency Department was refurbished. We would also take... -
Last chance to take your Spring COVID Vaccine
Published on 2 June 2025
Eligible Western Isles residents are being encouraged to take Spring COVID-19 booster to build up your immunity to COVID-19, which for some can be serious or even life-threatening. The spring vaccine programme started in April for eligible groups, so those eligible... -
THINK WESTERN ISLES: THINK WELLBEING – Podiatry Opportunity launched!
Published on 2 June 2025
Working with a progressive team of eight other podiatrists in a location voted last year as one of the happiest places to live in the UK* is the prospect currently being offered by NHS Western Isles in a new and... -
Aaron completes his ‘steep’ challenge – raising money for Western Isles Hospital and Stornoway Primary
Published on 30 May 2025
Aaron handing over a cheque to Paediatric staff and Gordon Jamieson, Chief Executive, NHS Western Isles. Nine-year-old Aaron Macdonald from Sandwick is an inspiration to his peers and wider community, having demonstrated his generosity and kindness of spirit when he decided...