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New visiting arrangements at Western Isles hospitals
Published on 13 July 2020
New visiting arrangements are in place from today (Monday 13th July) across all hospitals in the Western Isles. All NHS hospitals across Scotland are starting to allow people to visit patients in hospital. However, people who are unwell in hospital are... -
Simply the best - vote for your unsung local health and social care heroes!
Published on 10 July 2020
Nominations are now open for the Scottish Health Awards 2020 – and whilst 2020 has been an unprecedented year for everyone in the health and social care sector, you can show your appreciation by nominating your unsung heroes at: www.scottishhealthawards.com The Scottish... -
Shortlist success for Angela! Local nurse shortlisted for national innovation award
Published on 9 July 2020
Angela Woodley Dermatology Specialist Nurse Innovations in your Specialty Award RCNi Nurse Awards TEC TeamNHS Western Isles is thrilled to announce Angela Woodley, local Dermatology Specialist Nurse, has been successfully shortlisted at the RCNi Nurse Awards 2020, which is widely regarded as the highest accolade for nurses in the UK. Angela was nominated in the... -
NHS Western Isles announces launch of new and improved website on NHS Anniversary!
Published on 3 July 2020
This Sunday, 5 July 2020 marks the 72nd Anniversary of the NHS, as well as 2020 also marking the 72nd year of the social care system. To mark these remarkable milestones, moreso significant during these current times, NHS Western Isles is excited to announce... -
Optometrists to reopen for essential face to face consultations
Published on 29 June 2020
Patients in the Western Isles will be able to see their optometrists, at R.Doig Optometrists and Claire Whyman Optometrist, in person from today (Monday) as they reopen for face-to-face emergency and essential eyecare consultations.Both practices can meet the requirements set... -
Face Masks to be worn in clinical areas in Western Isles Hospitals from Monday
Published on 29 June 2020
Following the release of new national guidance, it will be a requirement for all staff, patients attending for appointments, and visitors to wear a face mask in clinical areas in hospitals in the Western Isles from Monday (June 29). It is important to...