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Personal belongings and laundry – patients at Western Isles Hospital
Published on 30 March 2020
Families and friends of any patients admitted to Western Isles Hospital in Stornoway are being advised of the following new arrangements, which are in place with immediate effect: In terms of dropping off personal belongings for patients, families should liaise with... -
Plea from local NHS staff
Published on 30 March 2020
Over the coming weeks, NHS Western Isles staff will be seen promoting key health messages for the general public, reminding them of the importance of keeping self-isolated, washing hands regularly and keeping to the social distancing two metre rule between... -
NHS Western Isles reassures patients following HIAL flights announcement
Published on 27 March 2020
NHS Western Isles would like to reassure patients needing to travel for essential hospital appointments on the mainland that every effort will be made to ensure they can attend appointments as planned. Highlands and Islands Airports Limited (HIAL) has taken the... -
Workforce support for local NHS
Published on 27 March 2020
Two local Stornoway services supported NHS Western Isles recently with the removal of excess materials, to help create additional patient areas at Western Isles Hospital. DR Macleod kindly provided a trailer for use and has also offered to transport any stock or equipment... -
NHS Western Isles welcomes new guidance on COVID-19 testing
Published on 25 March 2020
Household members with symptoms to be tested Prioritised testing for coronavirus (COVID-19) will allow key health and social care workers to return to work, the Scottish Government has announced. NHS Western Isles has welcomed the newly published guidance for NHS Scotland... -
Important reminder to parents on child immunisation
Published on 25 March 2020
Parents in the Outer Hebrides are reminded that it remains very important for their children to be immunised at this time. However, before attending an appointment, please ensure both parent/carer and child are well and showing no symptoms of Coronavirus. Dr....