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Earth Day 2021: Appreciating nature makes a difference
Published on 22 April 2021
In celebration of Earth Day 2021 being held today (Thursday 22nd April), NHS Western Isles is focusing on the success of the local Action for Children garden in Stornoway, which received a major transformation in 2018, mainly due to the efforts... -
Please test before you travel
Published on 21 April 2021
To reduce the risk of COVID-19 being brought into island communities by people who are unaware they are infectious, the Scottish Government is encouraging anyone planning to travel to a Scottish island from Monday April 26, to test before they travel.... -
Protection Levels and Visiting in Hospital
Published on 6 April 2021
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... -
New COVID-19 vaccination appointment video
Published on 30 March 2021
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... -
Emergence of Lyme disease on treeless islands in Scotland
Published on 29 March 2021
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... -
New temporary arrangements for Barra and Vatersay Medical Cover
Published on 28 March 2021
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...