Medical staffing impact on Barra following negative publicity

There has already been a negative impact on medical staffing on Barra as a direct result of recent adverse publicity in a local newspaper.

A returning and well-respected locum GP due to cover a lengthy shift on Barra next...

NHS Western Isles wishes to clarify some of the inaccuracies in recent publicity regarding Barra GP costs.

Firstly, however, it is important to allay any fears caused by the recent publicity that ‘Barra would never see a resident GP...

Group A Streptococci (GAS), also known as Strep A, are bacteria commonly found on the skin or in the throat. Most Strep A infections are mild and easily treated, but some are more serious. Numbers of Group A streptococcal...

New research highlights likelihood of people considering becoming a living donor 

The impact of living kidney donation on those living with kidney failure has been highlighted as part of a new drive. 

With over 400 people in Scotland waiting...

NHS Western Isles is disappointed to confirm that Non Executive Director and Vice Chair of Western Isles Health Board, Tim Ingram, has recently confirmed his decision to resign from the Board.  

Tim has been an experienced and respected member of the Board...