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The new Emergency Department at Western Isles Hospital will re-open for service on Wednesday, June 4 at 9am. It had previously been planned to reopen for service on June 2, however, the date has been slightly delayed while final works and...

NHS Western Isles is thrilled to welcome Dr Sara Else, who is due to start in the role of Medical Director on Monday 2nd June. Dr Else is taking over from Dr Francis McAuley who retired in February 2025 after five...

The radiology department at Ospadal Uibhist agus Bharraigh has recently undergone a £300,000 equipment upgrade to improve the x-ray service in Uist and Barra. The new equipment has many advanced features will which enhance radiation safety and the overall patient experience....

The Isle of Lewis is now home to a state-of-the-art new Emergency Department (ED), following the completion of a major £1million refurbishment project on Monday (May 19). Temporary changes in access remain in place at present as work to relocate back...

Efforts to reduce inhaler-related emissions are gathering pace and NHS Western Isles is leading the way with innovative green prescribing initiatives. With climate change recognised as a public health emergency, tackling the carbon footprint of metered-dose inhalers (pMDIs) is both...