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Local businesses encouraged to sign-up to NHS Staff Voucher Scheme
Published on 16 June 2020
NHS Western Isles supporting local businesses through Staff Voucher Scheme. Calling all local businesses – the NHS Western Isles Donations Group is asking all local businesses throughout the Outer Hebrides to sign up to a NHS Staff Voucher Scheme, to enable... -
Advice for patients and carers: hospital healthcare appointments
Published on 15 June 2020
NHS Western Isles would like to remind patients and their carers that Infection Prevention and Control restrictions remain in place at each of its hospital sites, with patients being requested to enter hospital buildings unaccompanied, unless absolutely necessary. Carers and family are welcome to walk... -
Psychological and Social Wellbeing in the Western Isles - new ways of coping
Published on 15 June 2020
People living in the Western Isles are as likely to need support for anxiety, depression, long term health worries, loneliness or sleep difficulties as anybody anywhere else. NHS Western Isles, supported by NHS Scotland, is committed to making effective help... -
Marking the contribution of the NHS Western Isles Laboratory team
Published on 11 June 2020
NHS Western Isles would like to shine a spotlight on our excellent Laboratory today (11th June) on Biomedical Science Day.Our Laboratory team has worked tirelessly in recent months learning how to use new kit, working different hours and dealing with... -
Seventh case of Covid-19 confirmed in the Western Isles
Published on 9 June 2020
NHS Western Isles has been notified today (Tuesday), via the UK Notification System, of a seventh case of Covid-19 in a Western Isles resident. The individual remains well and is self isolating at home. Contacts have been identified and are being contacted... -
SHIELDING: Outdoor exercise can be taken from later this month
Published on 8 June 2020
People who are shielding are being advised that though they should continue to do so until at least the end of July, they can if they choose, go outdoors to exercise from 18 June while maintaining strict physical distancing. Those affected...