Posts Tagged ‘NHS Western Isles’
NHS Western Isles cancels routine dental checks to reduce the risk of coronavirus spread
NHS Western Isles chiefs have cancelled routine dental checks in a bid to try and reduce the spread of coronavirus after health ministers in Scotland announced urgent measures to cope with rising demand for hospital services. Health secretary, Jeane Freeman outlined a series of measures that will be introduced in Scotland to try and stem […]
Uist dental clinics set to close, as new central hub gets the green light
A number of dental clinics in Uist are set to close after plans to create a central hub received the green light. Under new proposals, which have now been backed by the local health board and the council, local surgeries in North and South Uist will be replaced by a single facility based in Balivanich. […]
Stornoway’s new dental clinic becomes the first practice to open in the Western Isles in 30 years
A brand new dental clinic in Stornoway has become the first practice to open in the Western Isles for 30 years. Castleview Practice, which has opened on Cromwell Street, will offer NHS dental treatment for local residents. Mr Sridhar Kalvakuntla, the owner, described the move as a “big responsibility,” but added that it was a […]
Registration waiting list closes, as Western Isles patients finally have access to local dentists
The registration waiting list has closed in the Western Isles after years of patients enduring a struggle to see a local dentist. NHS Western Isles has officially shut down the waiting list for local services, as figures show that around 5,000 people are now registered with a dentist in the Lewis and Harris regions. Patients […]
New Dental Practice to Open in Stornoway
A new NHS dental practice will open in Stornoway, it has been confirmed. The new practice, which will house three surgeries, will provide at least 4,500 NHS places. The announcement comes after the closure of the Independent Dental Practice, which had been based at the Western Isles Dental Centre, earlier in the year. Following the closure, NHS […]
Patient Fears Grow Over Plans to Close Uist Island Dental Surgeries
Dental patients living in the Uist islands are growing increasingly concerned by plans to close separate surgeries and merge dental services. Under the new proposals, NHS Western Isles plans to close surgeries in Lochboisdale, Lochmaddy and Liniclate and create a new service at Uist and Barra Hospital, which is located on Benbecula. Ronald Mackinnon, a […]
Changes Afoot As Stornoway Bids Farewell To Two Dentists
Changes are afoot in the Western Isles, as Stornoway bids a fond farewell to two dentists. Kenneth MacDonald is retiring after more than 30 years, while Peter Hobson is moving over to the mainland after six years in Stornoway. The dentists will be downing their drills at the Western Isles Dental Centre on the 19th […]
Western Isles Dental Practices Preparing for Childsmile Week
Dental practices in the Western Isles are gearing up for Childsmile Promotion Week, which will take place from the 16th-20th July. NHS Western Isles is encouraging parents to make the most of the opportunities available for children in the region during the week. The Childsmile programme is a national initiative, which was set up to […]
