How to manage our anxiety: Factsheet offering helpful advice

NHS Western Isles has produced a useful factsheet offering helpful advice on managing anxiety as a result of the ongoing coronavirus situation. Dr Maggie Watts, Director of Public Health, said “Health boards have understandably been focusing on ensuring hospital and community services...

Following yesterday’s Government announcement and instructions, NHS Western Isles has taken the decision to close all hospitals in the Western Isles to visitors. This regrettable decision has been taken to protect our staff and patients, and to ensure we take every...

All GP Practices, hospitals and other care settings across Scotland have been asked to increase use of remote consultations by telephone or video. It will mean most people can receive urgent health care and advice from their own home. This is...

Castleview Dental Practice in Stornoway will close today in keeping with Scottish Government guidance.This temporary measure helps with the social distancing vital to limiting the spread of Coronavirus.Mr Kalvakuntla, the practice Principal, has taken this step with the safety of...

– Additional Visiting Restrictions– Dining Room closures to the public– Patient Travel Office – new arrangements In response to Coronavirus, NHS Western Isles has taken some additional significant steps to protect patients, staff and visitors. Additional Visiting Restrictions Following Scottish Government guidance, we...