COVID-19 – know the symptoms and what to do if you develop them

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...

NHS Western Isles is encouraging parents to ensure that the flu vaccine consent forms being distributed through primary and secondary schools are completed and returned on time to protect their children, family and friends from flu this winter.   Secondary school...

Drop-in vaccination clinics will be held this week, for anyone currently eligible for vaccination.   Those currently eligible are:  anyone aged 16 or over;  anyone aged 12-15 ‘at risk’ or who is a household contact of someone who is immunosuppressed; anyone due their...

Dressing Cupboards, Dressing Bags and New Wound Formulary NHS Western Isles is delighted to announce that its Dressings Project was made live today (Wednesday 18th August). A total of 26 “Dressing Cupboards”, or locations across NHS Western Isles sites e.g. primary and...

Children and young people aged 12-15 who are household contacts of adults or children who are immunosuppressed are now eligible for the COVID vaccine in the Western Isles. This is to provide indirect protection for the member of their household that is...