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Spring tick warning advice
Published on 19 March 2021
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 of a... -
Interim Chair commends local COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic efforts
Published on 17 March 2021
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 of being vaccinated... -
NHS Western Isles extends invitation to those aged 45 and over to contact us for vaccination appointments
Published on 16 March 2021
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; or Anyone in... -
Huge ‘thank you’ to Scottish community as UK COVID-19 research passes one million participants
Published on 15 March 2021
More than one million participants, including over 66,000 people in Scotland, are being thanked for their vital role in COVID-19 research across the UK. Coinciding with this remarkable milestone, the four UK nations are jointly launching the #ResearchVsCovid ‘thank you’ campaign to celebrate... -
NHS Chair Appointments - Advert
Published on 15 March 2021
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Vaccination Campaign Heroes!
Published on 15 March 2021
It really is one big team delivering the successful vaccination programme here in the Western Isles. Some of the key players (this weekend in particular) providing a vital and much appreciated transport service for those attending clinics were our coastguard colleagues. Coastguard...