Access to Test and Protect in the Western Isles

NHS Western Isles continues to use local arrangements to test a wide variety of individuals in line with government policy, and around 550 tests for COVID-19 have been taken in the Western Isles to date. We welcome today’s launch of the...

Multi award winning television screenwriter, novelist, and crime writer, Peter May, has praised NHS Western Isles for its new Virtual Visiting service for patients and has generously donated six iPads to the service. Mr May is the author of ‘The Lewis...

NHS Western Isles has this week taken significant steps to further support patients to be cared for in their home environment. NHS Western Isles is launching a new ‘Hospital at Home’ service, which aims to provide care in the community equivalent...

Many smokers may not be aware that as of midnight last night, May 20th 2020, the sale of menthol-flavoured tobacco products was prohibited across the European Union. This legislation will remain in place in the UK even after it exits the...

During these unprecedented times it's especially important to remember that NHS Western Isles is continuing to deliver services in different ways, and this includes our local baby massage classes! Particularly useful to new parents during this important stage of their child's development, is baby massage....