Local Programme to tackle drug overdoses

Drug abuse continues to affect many families in the Outer Hebrides, although is not often talked or heard about. The stigma that drug use has, especially in more remote areas, often means individuals, families and those who are taking drugs...

NHS Western Isles has increased its efforts to keep hospital in-patients in touch with their friends and family through its ‘Virtual Visiting’ service via video call. During this difficult time, we recognise that it is more important than ever for inpatients...

The Duke of Cambridge has thanked NHS Western Isles staff for their hard work during the coronavirus pandemic.  Frances MacNeil, Barra Charge Nurse The Duke of Cambridge had a telephone conversation with Barra Charge Nurse, Frances MacNeil, on Thursday (February 18), to...

NHS Western Isles has welcomed yesterday’s announcement by the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Sport, Jeane Freeman MSP, that Sheena Wright has been appointed as Non Executive Whistleblowing Champion Member of Western Isles Health Board. Sheena Wright Sheena Wright, who was NHS Western Isles' Interim...

AI-powered diagnostic technology improves cardiac care and helps patients to avoid unnecessary and risky invasive procedures HeartFlow, Inc. and NHS Western Isles are working together to help clinicians diagnose one of Scotland’s biggest killers, coronary heart disease (CHD). Marking National Heart...