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Showcasing NHS Western Isles’ Macmillan Team as part of World Cancer Day
Published on 2 February 2024
The Macmillan Nursing Service provides a specialist cancer and palliative care service for people in the Western Isles, their families and carers, and members of the multi-professional team within both the hospital and community setting. As part of World Cancer Day... -
NHS Western Isles introduces exciting new Prehab classes for arthroplasty patients
Published on 2 February 2024
Following the success of the NHS Western Isles Arthroplasty Pre-admission Clinic, which was introduced in 2022, the team has collaborated with Ionad Spòrs Leòdhais to introduce a new ‘Prehab’ Clinic at the Sports Centre in Stornoway. The Prehab Class is a... -
Medical Ward 1 closed to admissions until further notice
Published on 1 February 2024
Medical Ward 1 in Western Isles Hospital in Stornoway will be closed to new adult medical admissions until further notice, as a result of a small number of cases of norovirus. To help prevent further spread, the ward will be closed to medical admissions until further notice (with the exception... -
NHS Western Isles raises awareness of the importance of the MMR vaccine for protection against measles
Published on 26 January 2024
Cases of measles are on the rise in Europe and parts of the UK. There have been very few cases of measles in Scotland but there remains a risk of infection for those who have not been fully vaccinated with... -
Neurological Standards Open Call for Participation - GET INVOLVED and attend the focus group most appropriate to you
Published on 24 January 2024
NHS Western Isles wishes to hear from patients and carers from across a broad spectrum of neurological conditions to input to NHS Western Isles' response to the national Neurological Standards. NHS Western Isles will be hosting two Focus Groups, one... -
Medical Ward 2 closed to admissions until further notice
Published on 23 January 2024
Medical Ward 2 in Western Isles Hospital in Stornoway has been closed to new admissions as a result of a number of cases of COVID-19. To help prevent further spread medical admissions to the ward will be restricted until further...