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Restricted visiting introduced at hospitals in the Western Isles
Published on 16 March 2020
As part of contingency planning and as a precautionary measure, NHS Western Isles has implemented restricted visiting at hospitals in the Western Isles. Visitors are restricted to one allocated visitor per patient Children should be restricted from visiting unless otherwise arranged with... -
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Published on 11 March 2020
As the number of cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) increases across Scotland, the current advice to prevent spread and contain the virus can be found on the NHS Inform website – https://www.nhsinform.scot/coronavirus Because it is a new illness, we do not know... -
Quit Your Way – Smokefree Hebrides
Published on 10 March 2020
‘We’re here to help’ No Smoking Day is the national day celebrating the success of people who have stopped smoking, and encourages those still smoking to try, try again, and give up for good. For this year’s national No Smoking Day on... -
Healthy Hebridean Kids
Published on 10 March 2020
Local parents are being asked to keep a look out for ‘Healthy Hebridean Kids’, a new campaign launching on March 16, aimed at helping local parents, family members and carers of children aged 3-6 years to be healthier and happier... -
Coronavirus (Covid-19) information for the public
Published on 4 March 2020
Communities across the Western Isles will be aware from the widespread media coverage, of the spread of the new coronavirus infection called Covid-19. This virus has spread from China to many different countries, including Scotland. Almost all of the people... -
Coronavirus preparation praised
Published on 17 February 2020
CMO thanks NHS staff Scotland’s Chief Medical Officer has praised the preparations of NHS and frontline health workers in responding to the increased pressures during the global outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19). Dr Catherine Calderwood also thanked members of the public for following...