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A Festive Message from Quit Your Way Scotland (Hebrides)
Published on 17 December 2020
What a year 2020 has been! Coronavirus has blighted all our lives in one way or another, and yet in many ways it has encouraged us to all pull together and see it through. However, with the great news that... -
NHS Western Isles launches Newly Qualified Nurse Development Programme
Published on 16 December 2020
Developed by the Professional Practice and Clinical Governance team, working closely with Clinical managers and staff, the newly innovative programme aims to welcome and support our newly qualified nurses through the transition from student to registered staff nurse. Anna Nicolson,... -
Flu vaccination clinics
Published on 14 December 2020
If you are eligible for a free influenza vaccination and have not yet booked an appointment, NHS Western Isles is encouraging individuals to contact NHS Western Isles for an appointment at one of the scheduled clinics as follows, or to... -
Flu vaccination letter reminder – book yours today!
Published on 14 December 2020
With COVID-19 circulating across the country including the Western Isles, islanders are being reminded that it is particularly important to have the free Influenza vaccination. Some eligibility groups who have not yet received their free Influenza vaccination will have recently received another... -
Patient Panel: Virtual Meeting 13th January 2021
Published on 11 December 2020
NHS Western Isles is hosting the next virtual Patient Panel meeting on 13 January between 2pm and 4pm. Over the past 18 months the Patient Panel has brought together a voluntary group of people who are patients or have been patients... -
COVID-19 vaccine: Historic moment as first person in the Western Isles receives coronavirus vaccine
Published on 10 December 2020
Community nurse and mum of two, Lynsey Mackenzie, has today become the first person in the Western Isles to receive the COVID-19 vaccination. Lynsey, 35, received the Pfizer vaccination just before 9am today at Western Isles Hospital in Stornoway. Lynsey works...