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What to do if you have symptoms of Coronavirus
Published on 7 April 2020
Patients with mild coronavirus (COVID-19) symptoms are being reminded not to call NHS 24 if they are able to manage their symptoms at home. Those who are unable to manage their symptoms, or if symptoms do not improve after seven days,... -
NHS Western Isles launches 'Virtual Visiting'
Published on 7 April 2020
NHS Western Isles is launching a ‘Virtual Visiting’ service for hospital inpatients. Following the recent decision to close our hospitals in the Western Isles to visitors, staff have been working on a new process to enable inpatients to keep in touch with friends... -
Donations of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
Published on 6 April 2020
NHS Western Isles has been inundated with generous offers of personal protective equipment (PPE), and we are extremely grateful to local businesses and individuals for their continued support and kindness. To ensure all donations of PPE (Including hand sanitizers) are... -
Relocation of Emergency Dental Services in Lewis
Published on 3 April 2020
With Coronavirus cases now confirmed in Lewis, NHS Western Isles is continuing to take steps to strengthen services. As part of our preparation, the Emergency Dental Service will move temporarily to Castleview Dental Practice. The practice recently closed for routine care, but has made its premises available to... -
Seven Day Working for Diabetes Nursing Service
Published on 3 April 2020
The Diabetes Nursing Service will be providing a seven day service – 10am to 4pm – for telephone, VC & email advice from April 6, until further notice.The new seven day service is for patients and their carers, as well... -
As the weekend approaches – please remember to ‘stay at home’
Published on 3 April 2020
NHS Western Isles and Comhairle nan Eilean Siar (CnES) are reminding communities across the Western Isles to ‘stay at home’ as the weekend approaches. The single most important action we can all take, in fighting coronavirus, is to stay at home...