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Medical Ward 2 at the Western Isles Hospital has now reopened to admissions following an outbreak of Norovirus. Restrictions on visiting the ward have been lifted.

NHS Western Isles is reminding members of the public not to visit hospitals...

This Baby Loss Awareness Week (9th-15th October 2026), NHS Western Isles is pleased to share that work has begun on creating a dedicated bereavement suite within the Maternity Unit at the Western Isles Hospital.

This suite will provide a...

From Monday 12 October, Daliburgh Branch Surgery will be temporarily closed on Mondays for a number of weeks due to staffing levels and to allow newly appointment staff to undertake essential training.

This temporary change will ensure services can...

NHS Western Isles has launched a new short-film and website to highlight the work of its local face-to-face Integrated Front Door Service (IFDS), which provides hospital-level urgent assessment, treatment and support to patients safely within their own home, ensuring...

Surgical Ward in the Western Isles Hospital has reopened to new admissions following an outbreak of Norovirus. Normal visiting arrangements have resumed in both Surgical Ward and Medical Ward 1.

Medical Ward 2 remains closed to admissions and is...