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Vaccination of 16 and 17 year olds in the Western Isles
Published on 6 August 2021
Young people in the Western Isles aged 16 and 17 who are now eligible for a first dose of the COVID vaccine will soon be contacted directly by NHS Western Isles to invite them to attend a vaccination appointment. The vaccine... -
Keeping Drug Detection on the move: New Wheels for ‘Bear’
Published on 5 August 2021
The Outer Hebrides Alcohol and Drug Partnership know the importance of the drug detection dog in restricting the transfer of illegal drugs across the Islands. We are therefore pleased to announce collaborative work with Police Scotland in funding a new... -
NHS Western Isles staff felt ‘well supported’ during COVID pandemic
Published on 5 August 2021
A number of areas where NHS Western Isles is performing well were noted by Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS) relating to an unannounced inspection visit to Western Isles Hospital in Stornoway. The inspection took place on 5–8 July 2021. Healthcare Improvement Scotland today (Thursday... -
Children and young people aged 12-17 from key groups to be contacted for COVID-19 vaccine
Published on 4 August 2021
Young people with certain conditions in the Western Isles are to be offered the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, in line with the latest advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI), before the majority of schools return on the 16th... -
Dun Berisay Care Home
Published on 28 July 2021
NHS Western Isles and Comhairle nan Eilean Siar can confirm that the current number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Dun Berisay Care Home is 19. There are, at present, 11 residents and eight staff who have tested positive. Non-essential visiting continues... -
Dun Berisay Care Home
Published on 26 July 2021
NHS Western Isles and Comhairle nan Eilean Siar have identified a number of cases of COVID-19 in the Dun Berisay Care Home in Stornoway. Test and Protect is underway and non-essential visiting has been suspended. The outbreak is currently affecting seven...