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Congratulations to Nursing Fab Four!
Published on 12 November 2021
Congratulations to NHS Western Isles nursing staff Janet MacDonald, Geraldine Macrae, Christine Macleod and Meg Davies, who each graduated with a Post Graduate Diploma as Advanced Nurse Practitioners from the University of Highlands & Islands on 12th November. The newly formed Urgent Care... -
Mass vaccination clinic for flu next week in Stornoway
Published on 11 November 2021
A mass clinic for flu vaccination will be held in Stornoway next week for individuals aged 50 and over and those who have certain clinical conditions that put them at risk. Individuals will receive appointment letters for this clinic, which... -
Increase in COVID testing capacity in the Western Isles
Published on 10 November 2021
COVID testing capacity in the Western Isles will be significantly increased for the next week, with the arrival of a Mobile Testing unit (MTU) from the mainland, to support the recent significant increase in test requests on Lewis. NHS Western... -
Let’s talk about repeat prescriptions
Published on 4 November 2021
Does your household have any out-of-date or no longer used prescribed medications? If so, you’re not alone, and as part of this month’s ‘Let’s Talk Medicines’ campaign, local community pharmacists are encouraging patients to visit them to discuss repeat prescriptions... -
New Vaccination Guide on Flu and COVID-19 for Western Isles
Published on 3 November 2021
A new Vaccination Guide has been produced by NHS Western Isles to help islanders find out about local Influenza (Flu) and COVID-19 vaccination arrangements. The guide is available to view at www.coronavirus.wi.nhs.scot Written in an easily understood format, the guide offers... -
Haidh, is mise ChatPal! – A new Gaelic Chatbot for mental wellbeing
Published on 2 November 2021
NHS Western Isles has been supporting the development and testing of a mental wellbeing chatbot with partners in Finland, Sweden, and Ireland. Now, as part of this unique multi-lingual project, NHS Western Isles has supported the creation of a new...