Welcome to the NHS Western Isles Patient Travel Service
Diagnosing and treating any medical condition can be a very anxious and confusing time for you and your family. Investigations and treatment can often mean travel to mainland hospitals. The uncertainty this presents can leave you with lots of questions.
The information provided is aimed to be helpful to anyone within the Western Isles who use health services, answering some of the common questions people have when they make a journey for diagnosis or ongoing treatment.
Your GP or consultant will make a referral for you to see a doctor on the mainland or at the Western Isles Hospital in Stornoway.
Once your appointment has been scheduled, you will receive an appointment card or letter stating with whom, where, and when you have an appointment.
Patient travel offices are open Monday to Friday. Offices remain closed to the public and patients should book their travel via telephone or email (details below).
Lewis & Harris Office
Uist Office
Barra Office
NHS Western Isles 37 South Beach Stornoway Isle of Lewis HS1 2BB
Uist & Barra Hospital Balivanich Benbecula HS7 5LA
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