Protection Levels and Visiting in Hospital

The move to Protection Level 3 for the Western Isles has meant that NHS Western Isles is now able to reduce restrictions on visiting.   ESSENTIAL VISITING  Arrangements for essential visiting, for those who fall into this category, will continue. Examples of essential visits include...

NHS Western Isles has launched a helpful short video on what islanders can expect when they attend for their COVID-19 vaccination appointment in the Outer Hebrides.   The video, developed to reduce any fears or concerns that individuals may have, shows the entire...

Lyme disease has the potential to emerge in a wider range of habitats than previously thought, suggests University of Liverpool and University of Glasgow research. A new study, published in Emerging Infectious Diseases found that open, treeless habitats can support similar...

Issued: Friday 26th March 2021  New temporary arrangements will commence next month to cover out-of-hours medical services and hospital medical cover on Barra and Vatersay.   The arrangements will be in place for a period of six months from April 1, 2021. From that date, Barra Medical Practice will no longer provide these ‘Local Enhanced Services’.    There will be no change to the daytime GP Practice service, which...

In spring when the temperatures begin to rise, ticks will start to waken and become more active.  Ticks love to hide in damp or shady spots or areas of overgrown grass or dense vegetation. Here they will perch on the edge of a...