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Visiting in hospitals across the Western Isles
Published on 28 January 2021
As a result of the current distribution of cases of COVID-19 across the Western Isles, the decision has been taken to temporarily restrict visiting in all hospitals. Yesterday we confirmed that restricted visiting would apply to Western Isles Hospital in Stornoway... -
Saturday’s COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic
Published on 28 January 2021
NHS Western Isles would like to confirm that this Saturday’s COVID vaccination clinic (January 30) will now take place in the Caberfeidh Hotel in Stornoway. The clinic had been scheduled to take place in Western Isles Hospital, but as a result... -
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...