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Drop-in vaccination clinics this week in the Western Isles
Published on 18 August 2021
Drop-in vaccination clinics will be held this week, for anyone currently eligible for vaccination. Those currently eligible are: anyone aged 16 or over; anyone aged 12-15 ‘at risk’ or who is a household contact of someone who is immunosuppressed; anyone due their... -
New Local Dressings Project launched
Published on 18 August 2021
Dressing Cupboards, Dressing Bags and New Wound Formulary NHS Western Isles is delighted to announce that its Dressings Project was made live today (Wednesday 18th August). A total of 26 “Dressing Cupboards”, or locations across NHS Western Isles sites e.g. primary and... -
Children and young people aged 12-15 from immunosuppressed households now eligible for vaccine
Published on 11 August 2021
Children and young people aged 12-15 who are household contacts of adults or children who are immunosuppressed are now eligible for the COVID vaccine in the Western Isles. This is to provide indirect protection for the member of their household that is... -
Know about drugs - Creating a healthier mind and body
Published on 10 August 2021
The Outer Hebrides Alcohol and Drug Partnership (OHADP) recognises that it has been a tough 16 months for everyone getting through the Covid-19 Pandemic. People may have felt worried or stressed through these unprecedented times, especially not being able see... -
Family support for children experiencing sensory difficulties
Published on 10 August 2021
Online Sensory Processing Workshop Does your child get upset by certain sensations (noise, smells, touch etc)? Do they fidget, squirm or constantly touch things? Do they struggle to concentrate or are they easily distracted? Do they struggle to engage in...
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Vaccination of 16 and 17 year olds in the Western Isles
Published on 6 August 2021
Young people in the Western Isles aged 16 and 17 who are now eligible for a first dose of the COVID vaccine will soon be contacted directly by NHS Western Isles to invite them to attend a vaccination appointment. The vaccine...