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COVID-19 vaccine: Historic moment as first person in the Western Isles receives coronavirus vaccine
Published on 10 December 2020
Community nurse and mum of two, Lynsey Mackenzie, has today become the first person in the Western Isles to receive the COVID-19 vaccination. Lynsey, 35, received the Pfizer vaccination just before 9am today at Western Isles Hospital in Stornoway. Lynsey works... -
NHS Western Isles confirms new COVID-19 cluster on Lewis
Published on 10 December 2020
NHS Western Isles can confirm that two healthcare professionals on Lewis have today tested positive for COVID-19. The individuals are currently self isolating, and NHS Western Isles can confirm that all the appropriate steps in terms of the Test and Protect... -
First COVID-19 vaccinations planned to start at Western Isles Hospital this week
Published on 8 December 2020
It has been widely reported that the first COVID-19 vaccinations have taken place in the UK this week. The vaccine, developed by Pfizer and BioNTech which has been approved for use by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency, is expected... -
Second phase of flu vaccine programme
Published on 8 December 2020
Adults over 60 invited for vaccine People aged 60-64 in the Western Isles should now be receiving letters inviting them to make an appointment for the free flu vaccine. With vaccination for the first phase of the flu programme well under way,... -
Getting the Right Care in the Right Place
Published on 3 December 2020
. A&E always there for those who need it The way people access A&E services has changed to keep patients and NHS Scotland safe this winter – making sure everyone gets the right care in the right place. Local A&E departments...
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Local woman helps promote campaign to tackle Parkinson’s disease
Published on 30 November 2020
Anne Macleod was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2018. Since then, she has continued to help raise awareness of the condition, having appeared in the BBC Alba documentary ‘The Shoogly Days’ representing young women who suffer from the condition. More recently...