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Dun Eisdean Care Home
Published on 28 September 2021
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’... -
New Vaccination Centre for Lewis and Harris
Published on 24 September 2021
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... -
ALLAN NOMINATES LOCAL HERO CATHERINE MACIVER FOR SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT OPENING CEREMONY
Published on 24 September 2021
SNP MSP for Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Alasdair Allan, has nominated local nurse Catherine Maciver as the constituency’s ‘Local Hero’, and invited her to the opening of Parliament to recognise her work as COVID Vaccination Clinic Lead Nurse for the... -
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...