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NHS Western Isles marks major expansion of Hospital at Home and Integrated Front Door Services
Published on 19 March 2026
NHS Western Isles has announced significant progress in the further transformation of urgent and unscheduled care across the islands, following substantial investment and the successful recruitment of a new multidisciplinary workforce within the Integrated Front Door Services (IFDS). The 2025/26 end‑of‑year... -
Miles around the Isles this Spring!
Published on 19 March 2026
We are excited to announce the return of the NHS Western Isles Step Count Challenge, funded by HITRANS. This Spring participants will have free access to a virtual route 27 of Scotland’s Islands on the Big Team Challenge App. The... -
Dental Treatment Access List now open on Lewis
Published on 17 March 2026
To help improve access to dental services, NHS Western Isles has opened a Dental Treatment Access List on Lewis, recognising the challenges many people have faced in registering with General Dental Services (GDS). A Treatment Access List is a waiting list... -
Response to Cllr Kenneth MacLean's letter
Published on 15 March 2026
NHS Western Isles has been made aware of a letter circulated by Cllr Kenneth MacLean, which was not shared with us by Cllr MacLean. The NHS Board welcomes and encourages the raising of legitimate and evidenced concerns about healthcare. However, Cllr... -
New era for Goathill Pitch
Published on 12 March 2026
To drive forward our commitment to health and wellbeing and to help improve local sporting infrastructure, NHS Western Isles has provided a Capital Grant to Goathill Park Amenities Trust (GPAT) enabling them to upgrade the changing, storage and spectator areas... -
NHS Western Isles encourages everyone to ‘Quit Your Way’ this No Smoking Day
Published on 11 March 2026
NHS Western Isles is urging people across the Western Isles to take the first step towards a healthier, happier future by choosing to ‘Quit Your Way’ this No Smoking Day. This year’s campaign focuses on the four major “wins” of...