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Winter vaccine appointment letters from NHS Western Isles starting to land for those aged 5 + with underlying health conditions
Published on 11 October 2022
Appointment letters, for winter vaccines inviting those aged 5 and over who are at higher risk of COVID-19 or flu are now being sent out by NHS Western Isles via post, e-mail or text over the next five weeks. This includes those... -
A valuable visit to Stornoway for the NHS Scotland Chief Executive and Chief Operating Officer
Published on 27 September 2022
Chief Executive of NHS Scotland and Director-General Health and Social Care, Caroline Lamb, and Chief Operating Officer, John Burns, had an enjoyable and valuable visit to Western Isles Hospital last week. The purpose of the visit was to thank staff for... -
Living Donation: Margaret’s story
Published on 27 September 2022
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... -
People in Western Isles encouraged to make donation decision known this Organ and Tissue Donation Week
Published on 26 September 2022
NHS Western Isles today backed Organ and Tissue Donation Week by encouraging people to leave no doubt when it comes to their donation decision. New figures released to coincide with the Week (26 September – 02 October) reveal that 47.7 per... -
YOUR VOTES WANTED... EXCITEMENT AS LOCAL NHS TEAM IS CONTENDER FOR NATIONAL AWARD!
Published on 26 September 2022
NHS Western Isles is proud to announce that its Virtual Ward Team (Hospital at Home) has been announced as a contender for the Scottish Health Awards' People's Choice Award, with the team also being featured in today's Daily Record! The People's Choice...