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First patients attend COVID Vaccination Centre in the Lewis Sports Centre
Published on 21 January 2021
Ishbel MacAulay from Lewis had the first scheduled appointment at today’s COVID-19 Mass Vaccination Clinic at the Lewis Sports Centre in Stornoway. Ishbel, aged 80, is encouraging others to receive the vaccine, when invited, saying it was “very important" to get... -
Car Parking change for Vaccination Clinic
Published on 20 January 2021
Patients attending tomorrow's COVID Vaccination Clinic at the Lewis Sports Centre are asked to note a change on where they should park their car. This is to reduce the walking journey for patients from car to Clinic, whilst ensuring they... -
Masks at Vaccination Clinics
Published on 20 January 2021
To keep our patients and staff safe during our mass vaccination programme, NHS Western Isles is reminding all those attending for appointments that they will be required to wear a face mask when they attend their appointment, unless they are... -
Over 80s call for COVID-vaccine
Published on 18 January 2021
Over 80s across the Western Isles who have not yet received their COVID vaccine are asked to contact the local appointment line to arrange an appointment as soon as possible. NHS Western Isles is well underway with our vaccination of the... -
Barra outbreak update
Published on 18 January 2021
Saturday 16th January 2021 An Incident Management Team (IMT) meeting was held today to discuss the escalating situation with regard to the COVID-19 outbreak on Barra. There are currently 27 positive cases (today's results to follow) with regard to this outbreak and... -
Excellent progress on Western Isles COVID vaccination programme
Published on 18 January 2021
More than 2,500 individuals in the Western Isles have now received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine. NHS Western Isles has completed the first vaccination of eligible health and social care staff and care home residents, and is well underway with...