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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NHS Shetland Public Dental Service | Mouth Cancer Action Month
Are you able to recognise the changes in your mouth? That’s the question posed by NHS Shetland’s Public Dental Service as it supports a charity campaign to raise awareness of mouth cancer.
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NHS Shetland Population Health Survey results published
Today, Wednesday 16 November, NHS Shetland is publishing the results from its recent population health survey.
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Covid booster and seasonal flu vaccination programme update
Walk-in clinics for those eligible for Covid boosters and flu vaccines are continuing throughout November at the Gilbertson Park Games Hall.
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Patient Travel reopens to the public in new location
Today, Tuesday 1 November, the Patient Travel department reopened to the public in its new location at Montfield in Burgh Road, Lerwick.
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Covid booster and seasonal flu vaccination programme – walk-in appointment
The Covid booster and seasonal flu vaccination programme will continue running until the beginning of December.
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Mobile operating theatre leaves Shetland
While the mobile operating theatre was in Shetland, more than 500 operations have been undertaken by specialist, visiting teams since January 2022.
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Hospital parking update
After several months in situ, the mobile operating theatre is set to be uninstalled and removed from the Gilbert Bain Hospital site.
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Vaccinations Update
We are pleased to see so many people coming forward for their COVID-19 and flu vaccines to boost their protection over the winter months.
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Covid Vaccinations Update
NHS Shetland's vaccination team are currently offering Autumn/Winter Covid boosters and Flu vaccines to everyone aged 75 and over.
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Monday 19 September – State funeral of Her Majesty the Queen
Following the announcement that Monday 19 September will be the state funeral of Her Majesty the Queen, and as such, a bank holiday, some services opening times have been changed.