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Funding secures the future of Aline Woodland Walkway
Published on 14 November 2025
The popular Aline Woodland Walkway has been saved from potential closure thanks to essential repairs funded by a £10,000 capital grant from NHS Western Isles. The boardwalks and tracks are very well used daily by the public and form the largest... -
Early and 'unusually high' influenza activity reported in Scotland
Published on 10 November 2025
The UK could be facing its worst flu season in recent years and NHS Western Isles is strongly encouraging anyone eligible to get the flu vaccine when invited. Early and unusually high influenza activity has been reported in Scotland, especially among... -
Temporary disruption to phone lines at Western Isles Hospital and Laxdale Court
Published on 6 November 2025
As part of the nationwide movement to digital landlines by 2027, NHS Western Isles is undertaking a switch from analogue phones to a digital system. Western Isles Hospital and Laxdale Court in Stornoway are due to switch over to the new... -
New building improvements at Hillcrest House
Published on 5 November 2025
Capital grant funding from NHS Western Isles has enabled Action for Children to replace external doors and windows at Hillcrest House in Stornoway. Hillcrest is a five-bedroom residential home based in Stornoway for care experienced children and young people who are... -
Isles workplaces receive wellbeing boost!
Published on 3 November 2025
NHS Western Isles is delighted to announce that workplaces across the Outer Hebrides are now better equipped to support mental health and wellbeing, thanks to 23 newly trained Mental Health First Aiders, who have completed training over the past three... -
Beware of Scam GP calls
Published on 3 November 2025
NHS Western Isles is urging individuals to be aware of fraudulent telephone calls claiming to be from GP practices, or doctors themselves, after a national rise in scam GP telephone calls. This is when members of the public receive a call...