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We’re here to support you
Published on 18 May 2020
NHS Western Isles has produced a local ‘We’re here to support you’ Coronavirus (COVID-19) infosheet which is currently being made available throughout the Outer Hebrides, with the support of local community organisations and groups. Whilst the majority of households have access... -
Bring Your Own Medicines into Hospital
Published on 15 May 2020
NHS Western Isles is asking patients to bring their own medicines in from home when they are coming to stay in hospital, if at all possible. The hospital staff looking after you will have a complete record of all the medicines... -
Western Isles mPower Healthcare Team Uses Technology To Help Those In Need During Lockdown
Published on 13 May 2020
The EU-funded mPower team at NHS Western Isles has adapted its working practices in order to continue helping the elderly during the coronavirus outbreak. mPower uses digital interventions to enable elderly people in remote areas to live safely and independently... -
Nursing the Nation to Health
Published on 12 May 2020
International Nurses Day is an annual celebration of the crucial work nurses do around the world. It is especially important in 2020 as they continue to lead the frontline charge against the Coronavirus pandemic. And the celebrations today are extra special because... -
New Digital Health and Wellbeing Projects for Western Isles
Published on 12 May 2020
NHS Western Isles has been awarded over €1.46million for projects aimed at supporting the health and wellbeing of those living in the Outer Hebrides. The funding will be used by NHS Western Isles, in its role in a number of European... -
NHS Western Isles commences approach to Test, Trace, Isolate and Support
Published on 11 May 2020
In line with Scottish Government policy, NHS Western Isles is this week commencing a new long-term approach to addressing COVID-19, known as Test, Trace, Isolate, and Support. The principles of this approach are to: Test people in the community who have symptoms...