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Face Masks to be worn in clinical areas in Western Isles Hospitals from Monday
Published on 29 June 2020
Following the release of new national guidance, it will be a requirement for all staff, patients attending for appointments, and visitors to wear a face mask in clinical areas in hospitals in the Western Isles from Monday (June 29). It is important to... -
Local children asked to draw pictures about their lockdown experiences
Published on 26 June 2020
Children asked to draw their lockdown experiences to help researchers during the COVID-19 pandemic. During the COVID-19 pandemic lots of things changed very quickly for everyone. We have all been advised to stay at home and most children have stopped going... -
Success for Maternity Care Assistants
Published on 26 June 2020
NHS Western Isles is delighted to congratulate four of its Maternity Care Assistants – Mary McWilliams, Dolina Macleod, Becky Thornton and Charlotte Rowe – who have each successfully completed their Maternity Care Assistant course with the University of the West of... -
Kind donation to Western Isles Hospital
Published on 25 June 2020
The Matthew Woodman Foundation recently donated a water cooler to the Western Isles Hospital’s Emergency Department for use with staff and patients, as well as a portable TV trolley stand to the Hospital’s Paediatric Bay. The Foundation was established by Kimberley... -
Dental Service Information and Q&As
Published on 25 June 2020
The dental emergency service for Lewis and Harris has recently returned to the Western Isles Dental Centre in Stornoway. At this time, the Castleview Dental Clinic remains closed and patients of this practice will be seen by the emergency service until further notice. Patients... -
Scottish Contract Tracing Programme - SCAM PREVENTION ADVICE
Published on 24 June 2020
NHS Western Isles and Comhairle nan Eilean Siar are raising awareness of important scam prevention advice across our communities, in relation to the Scottish Contact Tracing Programme. The NHS Scotland Contact Tracing Programme is extremely important in the fight against coronavirus...