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NHS Western Isles is reminding patients travelling by air to ensure that any medical equipment they intend to take on a flight has been assessed by Loganair in advance of travel.

Some items, including oxygen cylinders, electric mobility aids...

Spring Steps Challenge 2026 walkers’ success and introducing the Autumn 2026 Step Challenge

Following the success of Miles Around the Isles, NHS Western Isles is delighted to launch our Autumn step challenge, Go Greece. Participants will embark on a virtual...

An engaging breast screening short film answering some of the most commonly asked questions prior to attending breast screening has been produced by NHS Western Isles, in advance of the Breast Screening Mobile Unit returning to the Western Isles...

L-R: Janette Murray, Clinical Lead Service Manager, Urgent and Unscheduled Care, Dr Sara Else, Medical Director, Karen Titchener, Patient Safety Commissioner, Frances Robertson, Nurse/AHP Director and Chief Operating Officer, and Gordon Jamieson, Chief Executive.

NHS Western Isles was pleased to...

NHS Western Isles is inviting members of the community to play a special role in the future of local healthcare by helping to name the new MRI suite at Western Isles Hospital in Stornoway.

The state-of-the-art facility represents a...