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Medical Ward 2 closed to new admissions
Published on 29 May 2022
Medical Ward 2 in Western Isles Hospital in Stornoway has been closed to new medical admissions until further notice, as a number of positive cases of COVID-19 have been linked to the ward. The ward has also been restricted to Essential... -
A day out in the Fresh Air: Tolsta-Ness Bog Slog
Published on 25 May 2022
Ness Runners are organising this year’s Tolsta-Ness bog slog which takes place on the 18th of June and is open to runners and walkers. People are being encouraged to “Have a day out in the fresh air and join the Tolsta-Ness... -
Volunteers’ Week: A time to say Thank You
Published on 25 May 2022
Volunteer Centre Western Isles marks Volunteers’ Week 2022! 2022 marks the 38th year of Volunteers’ Week (1-7 June), when Volunteer Centre Western Isles will join thousands of charities and voluntary organisations recognising the contribution volunteers make across the UK and thanking... -
New visiting arrangements at all Western Isles hospitals from today
Published on 23 May 2022
NHS Western Isles is introducing new visiting arrangements in hospitals across the Western Isles, from today (May 23). The new arrangements mean that inpatients will be permitted one daily visit from any two visitors whilst in hospital. The visitors no longer... -
Be tick aware - stay safe from tick bites
Published on 18 May 2022
Tick check season is here. Better weather means more people are out and about enjoying the outdoors. NHS Western Isles wants to remind people living and visiting the Western Isles to take precautions to prevent being bitten by ticks and potentially... -
Medical Ward 1 re-opened to admissions
Published on 13 May 2022
Medical Ward 1 in Western Isles Hospital has reopened to new admissions today. The ward had been temporarily closed to new admissions on May 2nd as a number of positive cases of COVID-19 had been linked to the ward. Designated visiting is again in...