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NHS Western Isles has joined forces with local folk rock band Peat and Diesel to relaunch the music video, ‘My Island’, with some key health messages on how to keep our islands safe during the coronavirus pandemic. Aimed as a message...

Islanders who are currently in the shielding category are being reassured that help will continue to be offered for those in need, despite shielding being paused nationally from 1st August 2020.  For those who are currently shielding, the pause will mean that...

NHS Western Isles has produced a range of materials for local residents, shops and businesses to help provide information and help to reduce the potential risk of coronavirus (COVID-19). The ‘We’re here to support you’ infosheet, which was previously issued to...

Members of the public are reminded that are Patient Travel Offices across the Western Isles remain closed to the public – but bookings can be made by contacting us by email or phone. Staff are available to take calls/emails and make...

From Monday 27th July Ospadal Uibhist agus Bharraigh will request that where patients can have their clothes collected and washed at home, this should be done.  This was standard practice prior to the lockdown period.  Each hospital patient will be asked whether their Designated Visitor...