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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It's not too late to have your flu vaccine
If you haven't heard from us and you think you should have received a flu vaccine, or if we have contacted you and you haven't yet made an appointment, please let us know.
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Message of thanks
Brian Chittick offers his thanks to patients, staff and partners following the period of wintry weather.
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Freedom of Information email address change
The Freedom of Information (FoI) (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) and The Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EISR) give people the right to ask for and be given information.
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Adverse weather conditions
Due to the weather, we are expecting to have reduced staffing at several health centres, patient travel and the Gilbert Bain Hospital today, Monday 5th January.
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NHS Shetland Mental Health Service support over the festive period
During the festive period, NHS Shetland would like to advise anyone in mental distress to use core services like NHS 24 by calling 111, their GP, or emergency services if there is an immediate risk.
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Work to begin on hospital exterior in the new year
Following a private session of the NHS Shetland Health Board meeting on Tuesday 16 December, the Board has approved a revised Full Business Case (FBC) for submission to the Scottish Government. This is an important milestone that will allow works to begin in early 2026.
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NHS Shetland launches ABC campaign ahead of the festive season
NHS Shetland has today launched its new ABC Campaign.
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Two further drop-ins clinics for flu jabs
Due to demand for appointments for the flu vaccine, the Vaccination Team has arranged a further two drop-in clinics this week.
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Dr Johnston to take up Scalloway GP role in new year following trainee award win
Dr Margaret Johnston, originally from Aith, will take up the reins as a GP in Scalloway in the new year, following the completion of her training and recognition for her exceptional work as a GP trainee.
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Extra drop-in date tomorrow for Covid and flu jabs
The Vaccination Team is putting on an extra winter vaccination drop-in clinic tomorrow (Saturday 13 December) to help manage the current demand. It will run from 9.30am to 4.30pm, and you may need to wait as it will be drop-in only.
