Sun shines for first community vaccination clinic

The sun shone in Point today (Monday 4th October) as the first community vaccination clinic offering separate Influenza and COVID-19 booster vaccinations, was held at Ionaid Stoodie in Garrabost.With almost 100 over-65’s being invited to attend today, and another being...

Pre-school children on Lewis aged two to five who missed or had to cancel appointments for their flu immunisation are being invited to attend a rescheduled clinic in Stornoway Health Centre on Saturday (October 2).  The flu vaccine for most children...

NHS Western Isles would like to apologise for an error in vaccination invitation letters issued to a number of residents in Point, Lewis. The letters were sent this week to around 100 individuals aged over 80 in Point who are eligible...

NHS Western Isles and Comhairle nan Eilean Siar have identified a number of cases of COVID-19 in the Dun Eisdean Care Home in Stornoway. Test and Protect is underway. The outbreak is currently affecting seven individuals (both staff and residents). Residents’...

To support vaccinations within Lewis and Harris, a dedicated Vaccination Centre has been established within Western Isles Hospital.  The new Centre, located at the former University of Stirling Nursing Campus, features three dedicated rooms comprising waiting areas and six clinic ‘lanes’.  As...