NHS Shetland and Clan Cancer Support join forces for Mouth Cancer Action Month
NHS Shetland and Clan Cancer Support are joining forces during November to increase understanding of mouth cancer, encourage good oral health and ensure people know what changes to look out for.
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Stay well during winter and the festive season
As we settle into the colder winter months, it’s important to take extra care of our health and wellbeing.
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Temporary staffing changes for the Children and Young People’s Occupational Therapy Team
Over the next six weeks, there will be temporary staffing changes in the Children and Young People’s Occupational Therapy Team, resulting in a reduced level of service. These changes are due to a combination of factors, including staff absences and the festive season.
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Update on survey work and maintenance at the Gilbert Bain Hospital
In recent months we have been thoroughly assessing the infrastructure at the Gilbert Bain Hospital and a series of detailed surveys have been carried out to evaluate the condition of the buildings.
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Follow up statement on dental provision
Following a recent press release for NHS dental patients, we would like to clarify that NHS Shetland is not responsible for the decision making of independent NHS dental providers. We are however conscious that NHS dental provision in Shetland remains extremely limited and we will continue to do all we can to support people in accessing appropriate care.
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Northern Star first anniversary
Today, Wednesday 20 November, marks the first anniversary of the opening of the Northern Star Bereavement Suite at the Gilbert Bain Hospital.
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Update for NHS dental patients
NHS Shetland became aware on 8 November 2024 of Lerwick Dental Practice's decision to deregister some of its NHS patients.
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Improving the Cancer Journey service in Shetland
Macmillan Cancer Support and NHS Shetland are working in partnership to improve the support provided to people affected by cancer, by way of the Improving the Cancer Journey service.
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Mouth Cancer Action Month 2024
In support of Mouth Cancer Action Month this November, NHS Shetland’s Public Dental Service is once again raising awareness of mouth cancer as cases in Scotland continue to rise.
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Update on NHS Shetland’s Audiology service
NHS Shetland remains committed to providing a permanent audiology service for patients.
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Senior clinician to join NHS Shetland Public Dental Service
It is with great delight that we are able to announce Dr Heather Ballantyne will be joining NHS Shetland Public Dental Service in January 2025.
