Emergence of Lyme disease on treeless islands in Scotland

Lyme disease has the potential to emerge in a wider range of habitats than previously thought, suggests University of Liverpool and University of Glasgow research.

A new study, published in Emerging Infectious Diseases found that open, treeless habitats can...

Issued: Friday 26th March 2021 

New temporary arrangements will commence next month to cover out-of-hours medical services and hospital medical cover on Barra and Vatersay.  

The arrangements will be in place for a period of six months from April 1, 2021. From that date, Barra Medical Practice will no longer provide these ‘Local Enhanced Services’.   

There will be no change to the...

In spring when the temperatures begin to rise, ticks will start to waken and become more active. 

Ticks love to hide in damp or shady spots or areas of overgrown grass or dense vegetation. Here they will perch on the edge...

NHS Western Isles’ continuing commitment to the local COVID-19 effort has today been commended by its Interim Chair, Gill McCannon.

Gill, who was recently invited to receive her first COVID-19 vaccination, said:

“I, like many others, saw the benefit...

NHS Western Isles has extended the vaccination invite to those aged 45 and over, who can now contact us to make an appointment.  

Those being invited to contact us for a first dose appointment are:  Anyone aged 45 or over;...