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Safe disposal of LFD testing kits in household waste
Published on 7 September 2021
Islanders are being asked to ensure that all Lateral Flow Device (LFD) testing kits undertaken within their household are disposed of carefully, ideally inside a separate bag which is then placed within their general household refuse. This is in response to... -
Parents and carers urged to get pre-school 2-5 year old children immunised against flu this year
Published on 7 September 2021
Parents and carers of all 2-5 year old children in the Western Isles are being urged to get their child immunised against flu. Appointment letters have been issued inviting pre-school 2-5 year olds forward for the free flu nasal spray (children... -
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...