Update from the Medical Practice Covid-19 testing On Tiree We now have self-test kits for Covid-19 testing on Tiree. Although self-tests are available by post on the mainland, they cannot be completed by post from Tiree, due of the time taken for posting. The tests are therefore being given out and sent on for processing by the […]
New advice for tourism from December 17th
New advice has been issued by the Scottish Government with regard to tourism accommodation and hospitality, with effect from December 17th 2021 – for more details see here: https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-tourism-and-hospitality-sector-guidance/pages/tourism-accommodation/
UPDATE FROM TIREE MEDICAL PRACTICE TUESDAY 2ND SEPTEMBER
Due to the increase of Covid-19 cases on Tiree it is important to stay up to date with the latest guidelines. The guidelines for self isolation are changing, however you MUST self isolate and book a test if you have tested positive using a lateral flow test or you have symptoms of Covid-19. If you […]
Updated Opening Times for Co-operative Food
To allow for the staff to safely stock shelves with fresh produce the shop will be closed during the following times: MONDAY – 12.30-14.30 WEDNESDAY – 12.30-14.30 THURSDAY – 12.30 – 14.30 FRIDAY – 11.00-13.00 SATURDAY 11.00-13.00 A reminder to all customers to stay socially distanced and use the hand sanitiser provided.
Update from Tiree Medical Practice 2nd July 2021
Dear Islanders and Visitors, The Medical Practice would like to ask all residents and visitors to please read the following sections of the NHS inform online COVID information. These sections contain the guidance for testing and isolation in the event of developing COVID symptoms or being identified as a contact of a person with COVID https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/infections-and-poisoning/coronavirus-covid-19/test-and-protect/coronavirus-covid-19-how-to-do-a-pcr-test-at-home […]
Update from Tiree Medical Practice 18th June 2021
Due to the increase of cases in the Argyll and Bute Area, we would like to remind people that they must self – isolate if symptoms appear. Self-isolation MUST be carried out by ALL MEMBERS of the household until a negative test result is obtained. If you have symptoms please contact the surgery to arrange a […]
Update from Tiree Medical Practice – 28th May 2021
Message to all visitors to the island from Tiree Medical Practice Would accommodation providers please consider making a copy of this information available to their visitors. We are happy to see the return of summer temporary residents and regular holiday visitors to the island, and we welcome holidaymakers visiting Tiree for the first time. Whichever applies […]
TEST BEFORE YOU TRAVEL
TEST BEFORE YOU TRAVEL We look forward to welcoming you back to Tiree To reduce the risk of COVID-19 being brought into island communities by people who are unaware that they are infectious, the Scottish Government is encouraging anyone planning to travel to a Scottish Island to TEST BEFORE YOU TRAVEL. You can order rapid […]
Scottish Government Announcment 23rd Feburary 2021
The First Minister’s announcement on 23 February sets out the revised Strategic Framework for lifting Covid restrictions . This details a number of target dates and lifting of restrictions subject to meeting specified indicators. At the moment only essential travel to Tiree is allowed and, according to the revised Strategic Framework this restriction will remain in place […]
Staying Fit During Covid-19
Tiree Exercise Initiative Exercise Initiative Update We are a few weeks into the revival of the Exercise Initiative and have a few things to update you on:- Will Wright has a group of people doing really well with a weekly online class. This is a gentle class which is free to all island residents. To join in, […]
Update From Tiree Medical Practice 9th November
Update from the Medical Practice 9th November Concerns have been raised by some about possible Covid-19 outbreaks on the island and the issuing of public notices regarding this. It is a matter of NHS trust policy that public notification of outbreaks of Covid-19 only take place under the remit of Public Health. These are made in […]
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