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Western Isles COVID-19 update
Published on 28 January 2021
Ten new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in the Western Isles yesterday (Wednesday). Six new cases are linked to an outbreak in Western Isles Hospital in Stornoway. Contact tracing is underway and a number of people have already been asked to... -
Visiting in Western Isles Hospital
Published on 27 January 2021
As a result of two new positive cases of COVID-19 in Western Isles Hospital in Stornoway, the decision has been taken to temporarily restrict visiting while contact tracing is underway. Until further notice, visiting will be restricted to Essential Visiting only. This... -
Welcome to Nick Fayers as New Chief Officer at IJB
Published on 25 January 2021
NHS Western Isles and Comhairle nan Eilean Siar have today welcomed Nick Fayers to Stornoway as he takes on the role of Chief Officer of the Western Isles Integration Joint Board (IJB). Formerly a senior manager with 14 years’ experience in NHS and Social Care, his... -
Barra outbreak and managing anxieties
Published on 25 January 2021
I wanted to write a bit about how many of us may be feeling on Barra just now. My work involves supporting people with mental health difficulties, but right now, this may apply to a lot of us. Does anyone else... -
Local COVID Champions help to defeat Coronavirus
Published on 25 January 2021
NHS Western Isles has today launched a promotional campaign encouraging eligible islanders to take advantage of their COVID vaccination invitation. The campaign, called COVID Champions, is made up of a series of posters featuring staff and patients from throughout the Outer Hebrides... -
NHS raises awareness of COVID scams
Published on 22 January 2021
NHS Western Isles is highlighting to local communities the importance of being vigilant for COVID-19 testing and vaccination scams. Scammers across the world are trying to take advantage of people’s worries and uncertainty about the pandemic, especially those who are alone,...