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NHS Western Isles reassures patients following HIAL flights announcement
Published on 27 March 2020
NHS Western Isles would like to reassure patients needing to travel for essential hospital appointments on the mainland that every effort will be made to ensure they can attend appointments as planned. Highlands and Islands Airports Limited (HIAL) has taken the... -
Workforce support for local NHS
Published on 27 March 2020
Two local Stornoway services supported NHS Western Isles recently with the removal of excess materials, to help create additional patient areas at Western Isles Hospital. DR Macleod kindly provided a trailer for use and has also offered to transport any stock or equipment... -
NHS Western Isles welcomes new guidance on COVID-19 testing
Published on 25 March 2020
Household members with symptoms to be tested Prioritised testing for coronavirus (COVID-19) will allow key health and social care workers to return to work, the Scottish Government has announced. NHS Western Isles has welcomed the newly published guidance for NHS Scotland... -
Important reminder to parents on child immunisation
Published on 25 March 2020
Parents in the Outer Hebrides are reminded that it remains very important for their children to be immunised at this time. However, before attending an appointment, please ensure both parent/carer and child are well and showing no symptoms of Coronavirus. Dr.... -
Pregnant women in the Western Isles
Published on 25 March 2020
All pregnant women that are using the Maternity App are being asked to check their Welcome page for information from Catherine Macdonald, Head of Midwifery, and a link to the RCOG guidelines question & answers on Covid 19 for pregnant... -
New NHS 24 arrangements for coronavirus
Published on 24 March 2020
Patients with coronavirus (COVID-19) symptoms are now asked to dial NHS 24 on 111, day or night, if they are unable to manage their symptoms or if their symptoms do not improve after seven days. However, people are being urged...