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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.

Published: Wednesday, 28th October 2026

  • Update: Hospital visiting restrictions on Ward 1 lifted

    As of today, Thursday 5 March, hospital visiting restrictions on Ward 1 have been lifted.

    Published: Thursday, 5th March 2026

  • Service update - Hospital visiting restrictions on Ward 1

    Due to a high volume of respiratory illness within our community, we are temporarily limiting hospital visits on Ward 1 at the Gilbert Bain Hospital to essential visits only.

    Published: Monday, 2nd March 2026

  • Update: Hospital visiting restrictions on Ward 3 lifted

    As of today, Thursday 26 February, hospital visiting restrictions on Ward 3 have been lifted.

    Published: Thursday, 26th February 2026

  • Service update - Hospital visiting restrictions on Ward 3

    Due to cases of respiratory illness, we are temporarily limiting hospital visits on Ward 3 at the Gilbert Bain Hospital to essential visits only.

    Published: Friday, 20th February 2026

  • Car parking restrictions at the Gilbert Bain Hospital - 5pm Thursday 19 February to Monday 23 February

    To allow essential external repair works to begin at the Gilbert Bain Hospital, part of the hospital car park will be closed from 5pm on Thursday 19 February until Monday 23 February.

    Published: Wednesday, 18th February 2026

  • Clinical Development Fellow Dr Kirsty Brown awarded Cullen prize from Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh

    NHS Shetland is delighted to announce that Dr Kirsty Brown, Clinical Development Fellow, has been awarded the prestigious William Cullen Prize by the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh (RCPE) in recognition of her outstanding contribution to medical education and service innovation in rural healthcare.

    Published: Tuesday, 10th February 2026

  • NHS Shetland set to improve community patient services across the region with introduction of Cambric’s Morse mobile EPR solution

    NHS Shetland set to improve community patient services across the region with introduction of Cambric’s Morse mobile EPR solution

    Published: Thursday, 5th February 2026

  • Lift access at the Gilbert Bain Hospital

    The lift serving the Maternity Unit and Ward 3 in the Gilbert Bain Hospital is not currently operational.

    Published: Thursday, 5th February 2026

  • Free NHS Stop Smoking Support Available to Help You Quit Your Way

    People across Scotland who want to stop smoking are being encouraged to get support from Quit Your Way, the free NHS stop smoking service designed to help you quit in a way that works for you.

    Published: Wednesday, 4th February 2026

  • NHS Shetland Public Health Team issues advice to stay well during the fire festival season

    NHS Shetland’s Public Health Team is reminding people of the steps they can take to stay well and reduce the risk of viral and respiratory infections, which are more common during the winter months in Shetland.

    Published: Tuesday, 27th January 2026

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