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That is the way we wash them - in the Western Isles!
Published on 9 October 2020
NHS Western Isles has again joined forces with local folk rock band Peat & Diesel to collaborate on a new tongue-in-cheek music video ‘That’s the way we wash them’, hugely inspired by their smash hit ‘That’s the way we do it in the Western... -
Influenza vaccination letters
Published on 9 October 2020
NHS Western Isles is reminding those eligible for the influenza vaccination, who have received appointment letters to contact the number on their letter to book an appointment time at a venue near them. Please do not contact your GP Practice as... -
Your views wanted: Coping with Loneliness, Isolation and Coronavirus
Published on 8 October 2020
NHS Western Isles is asking islanders to take part in an online survey to understand how people are coping during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The survey is part of a joint Northern Periphery & Arctic Programme (NPA) COVID-19 Response Group,... -
Eat well, age well
Published on 5 October 2020
The NHS Western Isles Department of Nutrition and Dietetics is supporting UK Malnutrition Awareness Week, which this year runs between 5th-12th October 2020. UK Malnutrition Awareness Week seeks to increase understanding of this important issue amongst general public, health and social care workers... -
Flu vaccination letters: letters issued in error
Published on 5 October 2020
Regrettably, NHS Western Isles has become aware that a number of letters have been issued in error to individuals not eligible for the influenza vaccination. In addition, a number of letters have been issued with incorrect information, either in relation to... -
Maternity service provision on Uist
Published on 2 October 2020
NHS Western Isles would like to reassure pregnant women in Uist that maternity services are continuing as normal. However, during this time the midwifery service will be limiting face-to-face contact with patients until the Uist Coronavirus outbreak has ended. Patients who are experiencing any symptoms...