Appeal for rainbow pictures!

Over the past few weeks pictures of rainbows have appeared in windows across the Outer Hebrides as a way to cheer up people who walk past them and as a message of thanks to local frontline NHS staff. NHS Western Isles...

During the current Coronavirus pandemic, dental services will be delivered differently. NHS Western Isles deeply regrets reducing access, but these essential changes will limit contact between patients, and protect staff. All routine treatment (examinations, dentures etc) is suspended. Emergency care will be available for urgent problems: Swellings affecting breathing or the eye.Injuries...

NHS Western Isles is recommending a free book to parents of primary school children, about coronavirus. Axel Scheffler has illustrated a digital book for primary school age children, free for anyone to read on screen or print out, about coronavirus and...

NHS Western Isles' Dermatology Nurse has issued some top tips for the public to keep their hands healthy in response to COVID-19. With people washing their hands more than they ever have before, many of us will experience symptoms of dermatitis, manifesting in...

Patients with mild coronavirus (COVID-19) symptoms are being reminded not to call NHS 24 if they are able to manage their symptoms at home. Those who are unable to manage their symptoms, or if symptoms do not improve after seven days,...