Smear test to screen for HPV: Improved test to prevent cervical cancer

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  • Smear test to screen for HPV: Improved test to prevent cervical cancer

    Cervical screening tests, also known as smear tests, will now screen for the human papillomavirus (HPV) – the main cause of cervical cancer. From Monday 16 March 2020, those going for cervical screening in the Outer Hebrides will receive a more...

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  • Are you a recently retired healthcare professional? If so, can you help?

    NHS Western Isles is asking recently retired healthcare professionals to consider temporarily returning from retirement to help deliver services during a COVID-19 outbreak. NHS Western Isles Chief Executive, Gordon Jamieson, said: “NHS Western Isles is anticipating a significant increase in the...

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  • Healthy Hebridean Kids has arrived!

    NHS Western Isles is excited to announce the  launch of its fresh new campaign, ‘Healthy Hebridean Kids', helping local parents, family members and carers of children aged 3-6 years to be healthier and happier by making healthier lifestyle choices. Hosted by...

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  • NHS Western Isles service disruption

    NHS Western Isles has regrettably had to take the decision to cancel a number of services as a measure to help us prepare for significant and unprecedented service pressures anticipated in the coming weeks and months. These decisions have not been...

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  • Restricted visiting introduced at hospitals in the Western Isles

    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...

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  • Coronavirus (COVID-19)

    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...

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