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 […]
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 […]
Notice from Go-Compare- Travel Insurance
The travel industry is facing unprecedented pressure. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) regularly updates its advice about travelling. Some countries are now exempt from the advisory notice on non-essential international travel. GoCompare has put together a guide to Travel insurance and Coronavirus to give you the latest information we have about the Coronavirus […]
Notice from Tiree Parish Church- Reopened for Worship
Tiree Parish Church has now reopened for worship and meets at 11:30am onSundays at Heylipol. Strict measures have been introduced to ensure thesafety of worshippers and follows current Government Guidelines. You arewelcome to join us providing face coverings are worn at all times, youregister at the door for Track and Trace purposes, use hand sanitiser […]
Emergency Notice – Tap Water Boil Notice Lifted
Advice to boil drinking water on the island of Tiree has been lifted. A Boil Notice was issued on Wednesday (October 7) to all properties on the island. It was put in place on a precautionary basis after routine sampling from a service reservoir on the island identified that the water in the local network […]
Tiree Medical Practice – Flu Clinic Update 7th October
Update from Tiree Medical Practice 7th October 2020 Flu vaccinations. We have held our first flu vaccination outdoor clinic today 6th October . There was a good attendance and we hope those who came found it worked well. The next clinic is on Thursday 8th October from 12-4pm. Vaccinations will be available for all over 65 year olds and under 65 […]
Tiree Medical Practice- Flu Clinics
TIREE MEDICAL PRACTICE FLU CLINICS 2020 We will be holding drive through flu clinics in a tent outside the surgery on the following dates- TUESDAY 6th OCTOBER 2020 12-4PM THURSDAY 8TH OCTOBER 2020 12-4PM Unfortunately at this present time we are only able to offer this service for patients who are permanently registered with Tiree Medical Practice and are in the following […]
Update from Tiree Medical Practice 29th September 2020
Update from the medical Practice General information Unfortunately there is little by way of good news as far as Covid-19 is concerned. You will all be aware of the increase in Covid-19 being seen across the country and the re-imposition of both national and local restrictions. Details of these can be found at the Scottish Government […]