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Restrictions lifted at Western Isles Hospital
Published on 22 August 2023
The temporary measures implemented last week in Western Isles Hospital in Stornoway as a result of a small number of cases of COVID-19, have now been lifted. Some restrictions had been introduced temporarily last week as a result of a small... -
Significant Service Interruption - Broadbay Medical Practice
Published on 17 August 2023
Broadbay Medical Practice is getting a major IT upgrade during the week of 21 August 2023. From Tuesday 22 August to Thursday 24 August the practice will work on a contingency basis, prioritising patients with urgent needs. The practice's prescriptions phone line... -
Temporary restrictions at Western Isles Hospital
Published on 15 August 2023
As a result of a small number of cases of COVID-19 linked to two wards in Western Isles Hospital in Stornoway, a decision has been taken to temporarily re-introduce some restrictions to preserve services and help protect patients and staff. Across... -
Medical Ward 1 closed to admissions until further notice
Published on 13 August 2023
Medical Ward 1 in Western Isles Hospital in Stornoway will be closed to new adult medical admissions until further notice, as a small number of positive cases of COVID-19 have been linked to the ward. To help prevent further spread, the ward will be closed to medical admissions until further notice (with the exception... -
‘THE RIGHT CHOICE’: A place to live and work, not just to visit
Published on 10 August 2023
NHS Western Isles launches drive to recruit a new team of Medics Western Isles NHS Board is taking steps to promote the benefits of living and working in Outer Hebrides, in its new recruitment drive for senior medics. Like other Health Boards... -
The Breast Screening Mobile Unit is in the Western Isles later this month!
Published on 8 August 2023
If you’re a woman over the age of 50, the combination of checking your breasts regularly and attending your breast screening appointments gives you the best chance of being diagnosed early – and surviving – breast cancer. Women aged between...