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Ensuring home addresses are clear for health service staff
Published on 22 April 2020
Over the coming weeks and months, a proportion of NHS staff who do not normally visit patients in their own homes to provide care or treatment, may require to be deployed into the community setting. We are aware in certain areas... -
A massive ‘thank you’ to our local communities
Published on 20 April 2020
NHS Western Isles has been inundated with incredibly kind donations from across our communities of various items, including monetary donations, hand sanitizers and creams, personal protective equipment, offers of accommodation, vehicles, snacks, and offers of assistance. We are incredibly grateful for... -
Routine immunisations continue during coronavirus outbreak
Published on 20 April 2020
Immunisation appointments for children and pregnant women are continuing during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Scheduled immunisations are an important and legitimate medical reason to leave your house, and people who have an immunisation appointment should attend as planned. If an individual... -
NHS Western Isles launches local COVID-19 website
Published on 16 April 2020
Come and explore your local COVID-19 website is the message from NHS Western Isles. The local Health Board today launched its new dedicated Coronavirus (COVID-19) support website for those living and working within the Outer Hebrides at www.coronavirus.wi.nhs.scot Aimed as a one-stop gateway for... -
What to do if you need urgent police help through the 999 service, but can't speak
Published on 14 April 2020
If you’re in an emergency situation and need police help, but can’t speak, Make Yourself Heard and let the 999 operator know your call is genuine.
With the anticipated rise in Domestic Abuse cases across in the country due...
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More than 160 virtual healthcare appointments in the Western Isles last 2 weeks!
Published on 14 April 2020
All GP Practices, hospitals and other care settings across Scotland have been asked to increase use of remote consultations by telephone or video, through Near Me. NHS Western Isles had already successfully used this service effectively for several years, but has now...