Medical Ward 1 re-opened to admissions

Medical Ward 1 in Western Isles Hospital has reopened to new admissions today.   The ward had been temporarily closed to new admissions on May 2nd as a number of positive cases of COVID-19 had been linked to the ward.  Designated visiting is again in...

Are you passionate about helping others?  Do you have an innovative technological solution that could help reduce anxiety?  Applications are now open for the 5th international IT4Anxiety Hackathon of 2022. Hosted in partnership with NHS Western Isles, the UK Hackathon will take place...

As deafness is not a visible condition, individuals who are deaf or hearing impaired and suffering from tinnitus can feel misunderstood, unseen, invisible and isolated. The impact on mental health is significant therefore – hearing loss can increase the risk...

Virtual drop-in recovery meetings have recently been restarted within the Western Isles and are held via Zoom each Wednesday between 7pm and 8pm.   Offering support to people at the beginning of their recovery journey from alcohol and other substances as well...

Medical Ward 1 in Western Isles Hospital in Stornoway will be closed to new medical admissions until further notice, as a number of positive cases of COVID-19 have been linked to the ward.  To help prevent further spread, the ward will...