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NHS Western Isles reassures Western Isles population regarding ‘Test and Protect’
Published on 29 May 2020
A Western Isles system to ensure local residents have full and direct access to the UK Government Testing Scheme will be fully implemented next week.
The national testing system, which introduces testing and contract tracing to anyone with symptoms...
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Access to Test and Protect in the Western Isles
Published on 28 May 2020
NHS Western Isles continues to use local arrangements to test a wide variety of individuals in line with government policy, and around 550 tests for COVID-19 have been taken in the Western Isles to date.
We welcome today’s launch...
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‘Lockdown’ author makes donation to NHS Western Isles to keep ‘loved ones in touch’
Published on 21 May 2020
Multi award winning television screenwriter, novelist, and crime writer, Peter May, has praised NHS Western Isles for its new Virtual Visiting service for patients and has generously donated six iPads to the service.
Mr May is the author of...
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NHS Western Isles launches new services to support patients in their own homes
Published on 20 May 2020
NHS Western Isles has this week taken significant steps to further support patients to be cared for in their home environment.
NHS Western Isles is launching a new ‘Hospital at Home’ service, which aims to provide care in the...
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Ban on sale of menthol-flavoured tobacco products
Published on 20 May 2020
Many smokers may not be aware that as of midnight last night, May 20th 2020, the sale of menthol-flavoured tobacco products was prohibited across the European Union. This legislation will remain in place in the UK even after it exits...
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Baby Massage classes continue!
Published on 18 May 2020
During these unprecedented times it's especially important to remember that NHS Western Isles is continuing to deliver services in different ways, and this includes our local baby massage classes!
Particularly useful to new parents during this important stage of their child's development, is...