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Patient Panel: Virtual Meeting 13th January 2021
Published on 11 December 2020
NHS Western Isles is hosting the next virtual Patient Panel meeting on 13 January between 2pm and 4pm.
Over the past 18 months the Patient Panel has brought together a voluntary group of people who are patients or have...
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COVID-19 vaccine: Historic moment as first person in the Western Isles receives coronavirus vaccine
Published on 10 December 2020
Community nurse and mum of two, Lynsey Mackenzie, has today become the first person in the Western Isles to receive the COVID-19 vaccination.
Lynsey, 35, received the Pfizer vaccination just before 9am today at Western Isles Hospital in Stornoway....
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NHS Western Isles confirms new COVID-19 cluster on Lewis
Published on 10 December 2020
NHS Western Isles can confirm that two healthcare professionals on Lewis have today tested positive for COVID-19.
The individuals are currently self isolating, and NHS Western Isles can confirm that all the appropriate steps in terms of the Test...
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First COVID-19 vaccinations planned to start at Western Isles Hospital this week
Published on 8 December 2020
It has been widely reported that the first COVID-19 vaccinations have taken place in the UK this week.
The vaccine, developed by Pfizer and BioNTech which has been approved for use by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency,...
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Second phase of flu vaccine programme
Published on 8 December 2020
Adults over 60 invited for vaccine People aged 60-64 in the Western Isles should now be receiving letters inviting them to make an appointment for the free flu vaccine. With vaccination for the first phase of the flu programme well under way,... -
Getting the Right Care in the Right Place
Published on 3 December 2020
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A&E always there for those who need it
The way people access A&E services has changed to keep patients and NHS Scotland safe this winter – making sure everyone gets the right care in the right...