Health services and appointments in the Western Isles today

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  • Health services and appointments in the Western Isles today

    Given the forecasted deterioration in the weather later today, there are changes to the opening hours of a number of GP Practices today: Group Practice – open, with Essential Access only after 3pm, practice closed for walk in, however available via...

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  • Local patients to benefit from Home First approach

    NHS Western Isles is emphasising the importance of the Home First approach for patients to recover at home once medical treatment is complete. This strategy aims to help people maintain their independence as much as possible as they recover from...

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  • Western Isles GP Practices praised for clinical placement learning

    NHS Western Isles wishes to congratulate both South Harris Medical Practice and North Uist Medical Practice who were nominated to receive a letter of Commendation for Excellent Teaching and Support provided to Year 5 University of Aberdeen students over the...

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  • NHS Western Isles announces new interim alternative Helicopter Landing Site

    NHS Western Isles is pleased to announce a new safe alternative Helicopter Landing Site (HLS) to serve the Western Isles Hospital in Stornoway. This achievement follows the reclassification of the hospital’s original HLS to the red list for Search and Rescue...

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  • NHS Western Isles is urging our communities to take steps to reduce the spread of respiratory illnesses

    Respiratory illnesses such as flu and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) are on the rise across Scotland. Newly published data from Public Health Scotland (PHS) shows that flu activity continues to rise steeply in Scotland, including an increase in flu-related GP consultations...

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  • Know your limit!

    The Outer Hebrides Alcohol and Drug Partnership (OHADP) social media winter campaign has a focus on reminding individuals of the harms that can be caused by excessive alcohol use and how to keep yourself and others safe. Make sure you don’t...

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