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Changes to Face Mask Guidance in Hospitals from 16th May
Published on 15 May 2023
Patients and visitors attending hospitals in the Western Isles will no longer have to wear face masks (exceptions will apply) from tomorrow (Tuesday, May 16), following a Scottish Government review of guidance. The Cabinet Secretary for NHS Recovery, Health and Social... -
International Nurses Day: A Return to Practice
Published on 12 May 2023
A Return to Practice: “I soon remembered why I had loved nursing and was very thankful to be back” By Christina Mackay, Staff Nurse, Medical 2, who completed a Return to Practice in 2023 I trained as a nurse shortly after leaving... -
NHS Western Isles launches new continence resource for children
Published on 3 May 2023
NHS Western Isles is delighted to launch its new resource to address and support continence in children and young people, ‘Promoting a Healthy Bladder and Bowel’. The resource is the culmination of work by a wide range of NHS Western Isles... -
Summer Student Recruitment Opportunities with NHS Western Isles
Published on 3 May 2023
NHS Western Isles is launching a new Summer Student Recruitment Campaign, offering students the opportunity to work for the local NHS over the summer months, to gain valuable first-hand experience, whilst also making money. This is an opportunity to experience working... -
Ospadal Uibhist agus Bharraigh back to normal working arrangements
Published on 30 March 2023
Osapadal Uibhist agus Bharraigh is back to normal working arrangements today following an outbreak of COVID-19. The restricted visiting arrangements in place have now been lifted and are as outlined on the NHS Western Isles website: visiting hours are 2pm – 8pm and... -
NHS Western Isles begins COVID-19 spring booster programme with at risk groups offered additional dose
Published on 30 March 2023
Residents in care homes for older adults are the first to receive their spring COVID-19 booster as the latest stage of the national vaccination programme gets underway. Following recent advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI), a spring...