- Address
- Stornoway, HS1 2AF
- Run by
- NHS Western Isles
- Type
- Major/district general hospital
- Region
- NHS Western Isles, Scotland
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Waiting times at NHS Western Isles
78% waiting under 12 weeks. 1,437 people on the list.
48% under 12 weeks. Scotland's standard is that new outpatients should wait no longer than 12 weeks.
| Specialty | Typical wait | Under 12 weeks | People waiting | Scotland average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orthopaedics (bones and joints) | 5 weeks | 92% | 265 | 14 weeks shorter |
| Ear, nose and throat (ENT) | 10 weeks | 57% | 174 | 12 weeks shorter |
| Ophthalmology (eyes) | 7 weeks | 72% | 158 | 15 weeks shorter |
| Dermatology | 6 weeks | 81% | 154 | 14 weeks shorter |
| General Medicine | 4 weeks | 75% | 151 | 11 weeks shorter |
| General Surgery | 3 weeks | 98% | 130 | 12 weeks shorter |
People waiting for inpatient or day-case treatment at NHS Western Isles had waited a typical 7 weeks so far (71% under 12 weeks).
"Typical wait" is the median time people currently on the waiting list have waited so far for a first outpatient appointment. Figures cover the whole of NHS Western Isles, not just this hospital. Source: Public Health Scotland, stage of treatment waiting times (new outpatients), August 2026.
A&E waiting times
At this hospital's A&E, August 2026 (661 attendances).
The NHS standard is 95% within 4 hours.
Share of patients who spent less than 4 hours in A&E from arrival to admission, transfer or discharge. Source: Public Health Scotland, monthly A&E activity and waiting times. In an emergency, call 999.
What it costs to go private
| Treatment | Typical self-pay price | |
|---|---|---|
| Hip replacement | £13,000–£19,000 | Price guide → |
| Knee replacement | £13,500–£20,000 | Price guide → |
| Knee arthroscopy | £3,500–£6,500 | Price guide → |
| Carpal tunnel release | £1,800–£3,300 per hand | Price guide → |
| Adult tonsillectomy | £2,500–£4,500 | Price guide → |
| Cataract surgery | £2,000–£4,000 per eye | Price guide → |
UK-wide ranges from prices published by private hospitals. Ask any hospital above for a written quote.
Questions and answers
How long are NHS waiting times at Western Isles Hospital?
At NHS Western Isles, which runs Western Isles Hospital, the typical (median) wait so far for people on the waiting list was 6 weeks across all specialties in August 2026, and 78% had waited under 12 weeks. Orthopaedics (bones and joints) had the most people waiting (265). These figures cover the whole of NHS Western Isles, so waits at this particular hospital may differ. See waiting times by specialty →
How long is the A&E wait at Western Isles Hospital?
In August 2026, 93% of patients at this hospital spent less than 4 hours in A&E, against an NHS standard of 95%. If it's not an emergency, NHS 111 can tell you where to go. See A&E waiting times →
Can I pay to go private instead of waiting?
Yes. You can pay for a private consultation or treatment yourself, or use health insurance if you have it and the condition started after your cover began. You can usually go back to the NHS waiting list afterwards if you want to. Our price guides show typical self-pay costs.
Hospital details come from Scotland's NHS organisation data. Check with the hospital before you travel, as services and departments change.