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Local children asked to draw pictures about their lockdown experiences
Published on 15 July 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 had stopped going to... -
Latest update on healthcare appointments
Published on 13 July 2020
Those attending appointments at hospitals or dental surgeries in the Western Isles will be able to choose an accompanying person to attend appointments with them, from today (July 13). Restrictions to date have prevented carers and family members from accompanying patients at appointments,... -
NHS Western Isles issues guidance on ‘Wearing a face covering’
Published on 13 July 2020
Face coverings are an additional measure to help keep us all safe in the current coronavirus pandemic. They help by trapping the droplets you breathe out and reducing the risk of you passing any infection on to people around you. NHS... -
New visiting arrangements at Western Isles hospitals
Published on 13 July 2020
New visiting arrangements are in place from today (Monday 13th July) across all hospitals in the Western Isles. All NHS hospitals across Scotland are starting to allow people to visit patients in hospital. However, people who are unwell in hospital are... -
Simply the best - vote for your unsung local health and social care heroes!
Published on 10 July 2020
Nominations are now open for the Scottish Health Awards 2020 – and whilst 2020 has been an unprecedented year for everyone in the health and social care sector, you can show your appreciation by nominating your unsung heroes at: www.scottishhealthawards.com The Scottish... -
Shortlist success for Angela! Local nurse shortlisted for national innovation award
Published on 9 July 2020
Angela Woodley Dermatology Specialist Nurse Innovations in your Specialty Award RCNi Nurse Awards TEC TeamNHS Western Isles is thrilled to announce Angela Woodley, local Dermatology Specialist Nurse, has been successfully shortlisted at the RCNi Nurse Awards 2020, which is widely regarded as the highest accolade for nurses in the UK. Angela was nominated in the...