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Shortlist success for Angela! Local nurse shortlisted for national innovation award
Published on 9 July 2020
Angela Woodley Dermatology Specialist Nurse Innovations in your Specialty Award RCNi Nurse Awards TEC TeamNHS Western Isles is thrilled to announce Angela Woodley, local Dermatology Specialist Nurse, has been successfully shortlisted at the RCNi Nurse Awards 2020, which is widely regarded as the highest accolade for nurses in the UK. Angela was nominated in the... -
NHS Western Isles announces launch of new and improved website on NHS Anniversary!
Published on 3 July 2020
This Sunday, 5 July 2020 marks the 72nd Anniversary of the NHS, as well as 2020 also marking the 72nd year of the social care system. To mark these remarkable milestones, moreso significant during these current times, NHS Western Isles is excited to announce... -
Optometrists to reopen for essential face to face consultations
Published on 29 June 2020
Patients in the Western Isles will be able to see their optometrists, at R.Doig Optometrists and Claire Whyman Optometrist, in person from today (Monday) as they reopen for face-to-face emergency and essential eyecare consultations.Both practices can meet the requirements set... -
Face Masks to be worn in clinical areas in Western Isles Hospitals from Monday
Published on 29 June 2020
Following the release of new national guidance, it will be a requirement for all staff, patients attending for appointments, and visitors to wear a face mask in clinical areas in hospitals in the Western Isles from Monday (June 29). It is important to... -
Local children asked to draw pictures about their lockdown experiences
Published on 26 June 2020
Children asked to draw their lockdown experiences to help researchers during the COVID-19 pandemic. During the COVID-19 pandemic lots of things changed very quickly for everyone. We have all been advised to stay at home and most children have stopped going... -
Success for Maternity Care Assistants
Published on 26 June 2020
NHS Western Isles is delighted to congratulate four of its Maternity Care Assistants – Mary McWilliams, Dolina Macleod, Becky Thornton and Charlotte Rowe – who have each successfully completed their Maternity Care Assistant course with the University of the West of...