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A Warm Welcome for Everyone This Winter
Published on 5 January 2026
During the cold winter months in the Western Isles, staying warm and maintaining social connections is especially important, particularly during the long, dark days. Across the Islands there are welcoming places and activities where people can enjoy a hot drink,... -
NHS Western Isles patients benefiting from national Digital Dermatology Pathway
Published on 24 December 2025
Patients across NHS Western Isles are now benefiting from an innovative national Digital Dermatology Pathway designed to speed up diagnosis, assessment of skin conditions and reduce waiting times. This national pathway is being rolled out across NHS Scotland and is now... -
A local family’s incredible donation to NHS Western Isles
Published on 23 December 2025
Sabia and Sardar Mohammed have generously donated an incredible £32,000 to NHS Western Isles to support three vital units within the Western Isles Hospital: the High Dependency Unit (HDU), the Maternity Ward, and the Dialysis Unit. Explaining the reason for this heartfelt... -
Take care this winter and know your alcohol limits
Published on 22 December 2025
With the festive season upon us, the Outer Hebrides Alcohol & Drug Partnership would like to provide some advice to help you stay safe and for everyone to enjoy themselves. In total, 1,277 alcohol-specific deaths were registered in Scotland in 2023... -
Major Step Forward in MRI Services for NHS Western Isles
Published on 19 December 2025
NHS Western Isles is pleased to announce a significant step forward in plans to introduce a local MRI scanning service at Western Isles Hospital. Following completion of the design, procurement, and governance stages, the project will now move into construction. The... -
Winter Wellness: Reducing Risks Around Drugs
Published on 18 December 2025
Winter in the Outer Hebrides brings colder temperatures, longer nights and sometimes more time indoors. If you choose to use drugs, taking a few simple precautions can reduce harm and help keep you, and your community, safe. The Outer Hebrides...