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Helping Eriskay revitalise former school into community hub
Published on 10 March 2026
Plans to develop the former Eriskay School into a multi-purpose community hub by Comann Eachdraidh Eirisgeidh (CEE) have been given a further boost, thanks to a Capital Grant provided by NHS Western Isles. The £20,000 grant has enabled CEE to commence with... -
NHS Western Isles helps ‘The Barn Project’ reach completion
Published on 6 March 2026
Pictured L-R: Christeen MacDonald, The Barn Manager, Claire Smith, The Shed and Barn Chairperson, Colum Durkan, Director of Public Health, NHS Western Isles, and Rev. Tommy Macneil, Team Leader of The Shed Project and The Barn Family Centre. NHS Western Isles... -
Construction moves forward on new MRI facility at Western Isles Hospital
Published on 5 March 2026
NHS Western Isles is pleased to provide a further update on progress with the development of the new MRI service at the Western Isles Hospital. The project has now successfully moved from the design phase into the main construction phase. This... -
“Back to Basics” campaign reminds Western Isles residents of simple steps to better health
Published on 25 February 2026
A new health promotion campaign, Back to Basics, is being launched across the Western Isles to remind people of the simple, everyday building blocks that support good health and wellbeing. The campaign focuses on clear, practical information that many of us have... -
Launch of Western Isles walk-in hub to strengthen same day unscheduled care
Published on 24 February 2026
A new primary care ‘walk in’ service will open in Benbecula in late March, aimed at increasing access to same day unscheduled care for both island residents and the growing number of visitors across the Western Isles. This service, developed in... -
Refill and reuse: how 25p is reducing single-use cup waste in NHS Western Isles
Published on 23 February 2026
Around 24,000 fewer single-use cups have been thrown away over a six month period, and £4,500 has been saved, as a result of an initiative introduced by NHS Western Isles in June 2025. In June 2025, in a move to reduce...