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Visitors asked to wear masks in hospital as cases of flu increase
Published on 8 December 2025
NHS Western Isles is requesting that all individuals visiting patients in hospitals across the Western Isles wear a face mask. This precautionary measure is being introduced to reduce the risk of infection and safeguard the health of both patients and... -
NHS Western Isles Climate Emergency and Sustainability update report 2024/25
Published on 5 December 2025
NHS Western Isles has published its 2024/25 Climate Emergency and Sustainability Report, detailing continued progress toward national targets for reducing carbon emissions, strengthening climate resilience, cutting waste and embedding sustainable healthcare practices across its services and estate. This year’s report highlights... -
Western Isles Health Services Rank Among Scotland’s Best for Quality and Patient Respect
Published on 3 December 2025
The quality of health services in the Western Isles has come up amongst the very best in Scotland according to the latest Scottish Household Survey. A total of 77 per cent of respondents to the survey said they were satisfied with... -
Leverburgh turns gym aspiration into achievement
Published on 3 December 2025
A successful £20,000 NHS Capital Funding grant has enabled the Leverhulme Community Hub to turn an aspiration into an achievement, by providing funding towards gym equipment to open its own community gym. The new equipment, consisting of cardio equipment, free weights,... -
Help keep hospital inpatients safe: stay home if you feel unwell
Published on 2 December 2025
As seasonal infections rise, NHS Western Isles is strongly urging anyone with flu-like symptoms or feeling unwell to avoid visiting hospital patients and care home residents, to avoid putting vulnerable people and local healthcare services at risk. In addition, those... -
Understanding Microbes and Staying Healthy: A Fun Afternoon with Stornoway Primary’s P7s
Published on 28 November 2025
This November, Emer Friel, Antimicrobial Pharmacist, had the pleasure of spending time with the Primary 7 pupils at Stornoway Primary School as part of World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW). WAAW takes place from November 18 – 24 each year and is...