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Virtual Visiting at Western Isles hospitals
Published on 24 February 2021
NHS Western Isles has increased its efforts to keep hospital in-patients in touch with their friends and family through its ‘Virtual Visiting’ service via video call. During this difficult time, we recognise that it is more important than ever for inpatients... -
Duke of Cambridge pays tribute to NHS Western Isles staff
Published on 19 February 2021
The Duke of Cambridge has thanked NHS Western Isles staff for their hard work during the coronavirus pandemic. Frances MacNeil, Barra Charge Nurse The Duke of Cambridge had a telephone conversation with Barra Charge Nurse, Frances MacNeil, on Thursday (February 18), to... -
Member appointed to Western Isles Health Board
Published on 19 February 2021
NHS Western Isles has welcomed yesterday’s announcement by the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Sport, Jeane Freeman MSP, that Sheena Wright has been appointed as Non Executive Whistleblowing Champion Member of Western Isles Health Board. Sheena Wright Sheena Wright, who was NHS Western Isles' Interim... -
NHS Western Isles first in Scotland to use world-leading technology to fight heart disease
Published on 12 February 2021
AI-powered diagnostic technology improves cardiac care and helps patients to avoid unnecessary and risky invasive procedures HeartFlow, Inc. and NHS Western Isles are working together to help clinicians diagnose one of Scotland’s biggest killers, coronary heart disease (CHD). Marking National Heart... -
VACCINATION CALL FOR THOSE AGED 75 & OVER
Published on 9 February 2021
If you are aged 75 or over, are resident in the Western Isles, and have not yet been contacted to offer you an appointment for your COVID-19 Vaccination, you are now being invited to contact us to make an appointment. This... -
Over 400 people vaccinated at mass vaccination clinics in Benbecula
Published on 8 February 2021
Around 420 individuals were vaccinated at two COVID-19 Mass Vaccination Clinics in Balivanich Hall last week. A phenomenal amount of work was undertaken by Benbecula Community Association and associated volunteers to get the hall ready for use, and two clinics were...