MenB vaccine to be offered to eligible young people this summer
Following recent outbreaks of meningitis in the UK, the Scottish Government has announced plans to offer a new programme of Meningococcal B (MenB) vaccination for young people this summer.
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Gilbert Bain Hospital service update – 25 February 2025
Although the situation in the hospital has slightly improved, our system remains busy, and we are continuing to monitor the situation daily to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all our patients.
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Maintenance work update – Gilbert Bain Hospital
Following recent investigative and remedial work at the Gilbert Bain Hospital, we are pleased to confirm that services that were temporarily relocated have returned to their usual locations. The Outpatient Department is now back on the ground floor.
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Gilbert Bain Hospital service update
Following last week’s announcement, the Gilbert Bain Hospital is continuing to operate at full capacity. Thanks to mutual support from staff who usually work in other settings, we were able to open extra beds last week, ensuring that all planned surgical procedures went ahead as scheduled.
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Service announcement
The Gilbert Bain Hospital is operating at full capacity which means some planned procedures and appointments will not be able to go ahead this week.
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Further statement on dental provision
NHS Shetland is continuing to support Lerwick Dental Practice as it works towards achieving its practice certificate, which will enable new NHS dentists to be listed at the practice.
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Vaccination drop in clinic dates and timings
If you are eligible for flu or COVID-19 vaccine and you haven't had an appointment yet you can attend one of the following walk-in clinics at Grantfield Vaccination Centre.
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Update on survey work and maintenance at the Gilbert Bain Hospital
We are still assessing and understanding the findings of several surveys as part of the detailed investigation into the condition of the Gilbert Bain Hospital and estate.
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NHS Shetland Strategic Delivery Plan community brochure published
NHS Shetland is pleased to announce that the community-facing brochure of the Board’s Strategic Delivery Plan has been published. It sets out a five-year strategy for healthcare in Shetland.
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Charity donates mattresses worth £15k to NHS Shetland
NHS Shetland would like to say a big thank you once again to local charity Cancer Shetland following the recent donation of 15 special mattresses that are already making a big difference to our patients.
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Flu vaccination walk-ins
Numbers of cases of flu have been rising across Scotland. Although the number of cases in Shetland is lower than in the rest of Scotland, we expect an increase in the coming weeks as people circulate more over the new year period and at local events throughout January.
