Care Appointments

Inspectors call for ‘significant improvement’ in older peoples services in Western Isles

By Iain MacDonald23rd March 2016News Scotland

Inspectors have called for ‘significant improvement’ in older peoples services in Western Isles following the publication of a report today. Although some areas are reported to be performing well, inspectors

Welsh dementia project returns to Inner Hebrides for innovative event

By Iain MacDonald11th November 2015News Scotland

Cardiff Metropolitan University recently teamed up with Alzheimer’s Scotland and the University of Dundee to run a creative community event on the Scottish island of Tiree. Prof Cathy Treadaway and

Isles council suspend admissions to dementia care home

By Iain MacDonald17th March 2015News Scotland

Admissions to a care home in Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis have been suspended amid concerns over the diet of residents. Western Isles Council have now moved to carry

Redesign of homecare services in the Western Isles

By Iain MacDonald9th December 2013News Scotland

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar are to undertake a pre-consultation on the redesign of Homecare Services. Homecare services operate across all areas of the Western Isles and provide support to around