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Islanders urged to maintain caution when attending large scale events
Published on 2 September 2021
Individuals across the Western Isles are being reminded to please be cautious and take precautions when attending large scale events, either on the mainland or on-island. Whilst the relaxation of COVID-related rules has been welcome after a prolonged period of... -
Saving Lives in the Western Isles - Reducing overdose deaths
Published on 1 September 2021
International Overdose Awareness Day 2021 The Outer Hebrides Alcohol and Drug Partnership and NHS Western Isles Substance Misuse Team are working in partnership to support International Overdose Awareness Day. We are raising awareness across the Outer Hebrides on the importance of being... -
Flu vaccine appointments now being issued to pre-school children aged 2 – 5 years
Published on 1 September 2021
Invitation letters are currently being issued to parents and carers of pre-school children aged between two and five years, inviting them to bring their child for a flu vaccination appointment. More people than ever are being offered the flu vaccine... -
New Pre-admission Clinic for Hip and Knee Replacement Patients
Published on 1 September 2021
An exciting new pre-admission clinic is to be introduced at Western Isles Hospital in Stornoway for patients attending for total hip and knee replacements. The new clinic will enable patients to be admitted to the hospital for their scheduled appointment on... -
Important timescales for COVID vaccination
Published on 1 September 2021
NHS Western Isles is reminding eligible individuals across the Western Isles that the second dose of the COVID vaccine should be administered at least eight weeks after the first dose. The vaccination team is reminding everyone attending COVID vaccination drop-in clinics that they... -
COVID-19 – know the symptoms and what to do if you develop them
Published on 24 August 2021
NHS Western Isles is reminding everyone across our communities that they should self-isolate and arrange a PCR laboratory test through the NHS if they develop unexplained new symptoms, regardless of how mild. Lateral Flow Device (LFD) self- tests are for regular...