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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... -
Reminders of safety measures following recent cases of COVID-19
Published on 10 March 2021
Issued 5th March 2021 Those across the Western Isles are being reminded about important safety precautions to take to avoid spreading COVID-19 in our communities. Following the identification of recent positive cases of COVID-19 on Lewis, a significant number of individuals have... -
NHS Western Isles extends invitation to contact us for vaccination appointments
Published on 10 March 2021
Issued 8th March 2021 NHS Western Isles has today extended the vaccination invitation to those aged 50 and over. Those being invited to contact us for a first dose appointment are now: • Anyone aged 50 or over; or• Anyone in the 16-64... -
NHS Western Isles COVID-19 booklet now available online
Published on 3 March 2021
NHS Western Isles has developed a COVID-19 Guide for our communities, which contains information on COVID-19, Vaccination, Mental Health and Wellbeing, NHS Services, and links to further information. The Guide is currently available electronically, from our Coronavirus website (www.coronavirus.wi.nhs.scot (direct link: https://bit.ly/3rcCcKB),... -
The Outer Hebrides Community Planning Partnership (CPP) Publish New Integrated Children Services Plan
Published on 3 March 2021
The Integrated Children Services Plan 2020-2023 (ICSP) has been released this week. It has been produced by the Outer Hebrides Children and Young People’s Planning Partnership (CYPPP) on behalf of the CPP. It sets out a joint vision, shared priorities... -
Next stage of the vaccination programme in the Western Isles
Published on 2 March 2021
More than 50 per cent of adults in the Western Isles have now received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, and NHS Western Isles is now inviting those aged 16-64 with underlying health conditions to roll up their sleeves for...