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Community advice as vomiting, diarrhoea and respiratory illness circulates
Published on 11 February 2026
With vomiting, diarrhoea and respiratory illness (flu-like symptoms) continuing to circulate in the community, NHS Western Isles is advising those with the illness to stay at home for 48 hours to prevent the illness spreading. Diarrhoea and vomiting are common in... -
Capital funding grant supports resilience centre in South Uist
Published on 5 February 2026
Significant improvement work has been completed at Stoneybridge Community Hall to allow it to function as a dedicated resilience centre in South Uist, thanks to capital funding awarded by NHS Western Isles. The funding has enabled essential upgrades to allow the... -
NHS Western Isles introduces new security and safety initiatives to protect its staff and patients
Published on 5 February 2026
Pictured L-R: Gordon Jamieson, Chief Executive, NHS Western Isles, Michael Harrop, Health & Safety Trainer, NHS Western Isles, Susan Macaulay, Emergency Department Manager, NHS Western Isles, Euan Cowan, Police Scotland, Iain Mackaskill, Health & Safety Manager, NHS Western Isles. NHS Western... -
iPads to enhance cancer support service across the Western Isles
Published on 4 February 2026
Funding from NHS Western Isles Endowment Funds has provided Western Isles Cancer Care Initiative (WICCI) with £2,500 to purchase iPads to strengthen the support available to services users across the Western Isles. WICCI has two fully qualified counsellors who provide services... -
NHS Western Isles flu and COVID-19 vaccination survey
Published on 28 January 2026
NHS Western Isles is encouraging anyone in the Western Isles that is eligible for the flu and/or COVID vaccines to complete an online survey to help improve access to vaccinations. Currently, only 53.9 per cent of Western Isles residents eligible for... -
NHS Western Isles helps Point skate towards success
Published on 26 January 2026
To support Knock Youth Club and Cafe’s project to create a skateboard and outdoor play area, NHS Western Isles has provided a capital grant to meet the group’s financial shortfall and help benefit the health of local children within the...