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FLU AND COVID BOOSTER VACCINE DROP-IN OPPORTUNITIES THIS WEEKEND
Published on 22 October 2021
COVID booster and flu vaccination drop-in clinics for those aged 70 and over NHS Western Isles will be holding COVID booster and flu vaccination drop-in clinics this weekend. The clinics will be held on Lewis and Barra and, as they are drop-in,... -
New expert dermatology service offered to local patients
Published on 21 October 2021
Local patients with skin conditions will shortly be able to receive expert support without leaving their home, by using the new Digital Dermatology Assessment Service. Led by the NHS Western Isles Specialist Dermatology team, the service will enable patients to have... -
Western Isles NHS Board - Member appointments
Published on 15 October 2021
NHS Western Isles is looking for two new members to join its Board. These are challenging, rewarding and worthwhile opportunities that will take up around 8 hours a week and last for up to 4 years in the first instance. To view... -
Children aged 12-15 and the second dose of the COVID vaccine
Published on 6 October 2021
Whilst the majority of young people aged 12-15 are only eligible for one dose of the COVID vaccine at present, there are individuals in this age group that are eligible for a second dose. Young people aged between 12-15 who are... -
COVID testing in the Western Isles
Published on 5 October 2021
As a result of a current technical issue with the Laboratory (PCR) COVID testing system in the Western Isles Hospital Laboratory in Stornoway, all COVID tests will now unfortunately have to be sent off-island for a period. Arrangements are now... -
Seasonal flu vaccinations underway at local schools
Published on 5 October 2021
Influenza (flu) vaccinations are now underway at local primary schools within the Western Isles, with the first vaccinations currently being offered to pupils at Stornoway Primary, before the Vaccination team moves to Uig Primary School on Thursday and the Christian...