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Third dose of COVID vaccine for the severely immunosuppressed
Published on 22 September 2021
Responding to the latest advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) that severely immunosuppressed individuals should receive a third dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, NHS Western Isles will shortly be inviting individuals in this eligibility group for vaccination. Clinics will... -
If you’re unable to attend a scheduled vaccination appointment – please tell us!
Published on 22 September 2021
NHS Western Isles is appealing to everyone with scheduled appointments for vaccination (including COVID, flu or COVID booster) to please let us know if they are unable to attend for any reason. Over last weekend, flu vaccination clinics were held in... -
First COVID Drop-in clinics for 12-15 year old age group
Published on 21 September 2021
NHS Western Isles will hold its first COVID vaccination drop-in clinics this week, for children and young people aged 12-15 years. The decision comes after the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) assessed that, while the health benefits from vaccination are... -
New visiting arrangements at Western Isles Hospital
Published on 21 September 2021
NHS Western Isles is introducing new visiting arrangements at Western Isles Hospital from today (Tuesday). New arrangements mean that the maximum number of visits for each inpatient in the hospital will be increased from two visits per week to three... -
Elective surgery at Western Isles Hospital resumes this week
Published on 20 September 2021
Elective surgery is to resume at Western Isles Hospital in Stornoway on Wednesday (September 22), following a period of temporary suspension. Over a period of months, NHS Western Isles had identified a higher than average number of non-COVID-related surgical site infections... -
Living Donation: Margaret’s story
Published on 20 September 2021
After waiting 15 years for a transplant, Lewis-born Margaret Meiklejohn, finally received a telephone call that changed her life forever; that a liver transplant match was waiting for her. Margaret, now 62, who is retired and lives with her family in...