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Western Isles communities urged to mark Hogmanay safely at home with your own household
Published on 31 December 2020
NHS Western Isles is urging everyone across our communities to protect each other and our local NHS by staying home this Hogmanay to suppress coronavirus (COVID-19). First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has today asked the nation to “stick with it and keep... -
Protection Levels and Visiting in Hospital
Published on 24 December 2020
As you will be aware, the Western Isles will be placed in Protection Level 3 from Boxing Day (December 26). This impacts on hospital visiting arrangements. Arrangements for essential visiting, for those who fall into this category, will continue. Examples of essential... -
First COVID vaccinations in Barra
Published on 24 December 2020
Welcome news today as the COVID vaccination programme reached Barra. Pictured is the first person in Barra to receive the vaccination – Senior Charge Nurse, Mairi Campbell. Mairi was vaccinated by Community Midwife, Veronica Gordon. ... -
First for Uist as D.A. receives coronavirus vaccine
Published on 22 December 2020
Scottish Ambulance Service Paramedic D.A. MacInnes, has today become one of the first people on Uist to receive the COVID-19 vaccination. D.A., 54, received the Pfizer vaccination today in Uist & Barra Hospital on Benbecula with it being administered by NHS... -
Festive safety reminder from NHS Western Isles and Peat & Diesel
Published on 22 December 2020
As we near the festive break, NHS Western Isles and Peat & Diesel are reminding islanders to keep safe and avoid unnecessary risks, particularly in light of the recently announced holiday guidance from the Scottish Government. With strong evidence that the... -
Protect Scotland App now available to anyone aged 12 or over
Published on 21 December 2020
NHS Western Isles urges locals to download app to help stop the spread Young people living in the Outer Hebrides are being urged to join the fight against COVID-19 by downloading the Protect Scotland app. The free app is now available to...