Na h-Eileanan Siar
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New initiative provides essential clothing and personal care items to ensure patient comfort and dignity during hospital stays.
New equipment funded by NHS Western Isles aims to improve health and wellbeing for local residents with affordable and accessible fitness facilities.
Recovery efforts continue as yellow wind warnings and amber flood alerts are issued for parts of the country.
Essential visiting only is now in place due to a small number of COVID-19 cases linked to the facility.
Visiting restrictions have been lifted as NHS Western Isles thanks the public for their cooperation during the temporary closure.
Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited launches a competition for pupils from Harris and North Uist to showcase their creativity on upcoming vessels.
The initiative aims to provide hospital-level assessment and treatment at home, improving patient experience and reducing hospital admissions.
Medical Ward 2 remains closed to visitors due to Norovirus, while Surgical Ward and Medical Ward 1 resume normal visiting.
The national programme, implemented by NHS Western Isles, focuses on toothbrushing, community support, and fluoride varnish for children's oral health.
Patients referred for MRI scans are being reviewed for local appointments at the new Eileanan Siar MRI Care Centre, with efforts to reduce current waiting lists.
NHS Western Isles implements 'essential visiting only' and closes wards to new admissions to curb the spread of the winter vomiting bug.
