That is the way we wash them – in the Western Isles!

NHS Western Isles has again joined forces with local folk rock band Peat & Diesel to collaborate on a new tongue-in-cheek music video ‘That’s the way we wash them’, hugely inspired by their smash hit ‘That’s the way we do it in the Western Isles’. 

In these troubled times, we need to get important messages across to younger members of our community in new ways. The light-hearted video highlights the importance of handwashing during the coronavirus pandemic, in a way that should make you smile. Whilst it’s not intended in any way to be educational or an instruction video, the handwashing message (and lyrics) get an important message across, and at the same time, will lift your spirits!

The message is communicated in the unmistakable tongue-in-cheek Peat & Diesel style, and features the band in never before seen footage.

NHS Western Isles Chief Executive, Gordon Jamieson, said: “We are delighted to team up with Peat & Diesel once again.  By having their support we can reach our younger age groups with some important messages. The intention of the video is clearly to raise awareness of the importance of hand washing and is not intended to be an accurate demonstration (which is provided in our Infection Control video at: https://vimeo.com/464916296).  We want to sincerely thank Peat and Diesel, and to Wee Studio Records for again supporting us get important messages across. Not only does this band create some excellent music, Peat and Diesel have been strong and invaluable supporters of the local NHS and have helped raise awareness of important messages on several occasions. We are extremely grateful for their ongoing support.”

Peat and Diesel accordionist, Innes Scott, said: “Peat and Diesel were only too delighted to again lend their support to NHS Western Isles and we hope our music continues to spread important health messages.  We hope you enjoy the video!” To view ‘That’s the way we wash them’ visit: https://vimeo.com/466529787