Temporary relocation of NHS Shetland Walk-In Clinic during improvement works
NHS Shetland is advising patients that improvement works will take place at the Walk-In Clinic at Grantfield during September. The works will take place over three weekends, with the Walk-In Clinic temporarily relocating to the Outpatients Department at Gilbert Bain Hospital during this period.
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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.
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MRI scanner appeal celebration event
An event to mark the tremendous effort that went into fundraising to buy a state-of-the-art MRI scanner for Shetland was held yesterday afternoon, (Monday 7 October).
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Winter vaccinations 2024
The winter 2024 vaccination programme aims to protect those who continue to be most at-risk of severe COVID-19 and flu, to prevent severe illness, hospitalisation and death.
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NHS Shetland’s Annual Review – All welcome
NHS Shetland’s Annual Review will be taking place on Monday 30 September from 4pm-6pm via Microsoft Teams and all are welcome to attend.
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NHS Shetland Health Improvement Team: World Suicide Prevention Day
Each year, Suicide Prevention Day is observed on 10 September. Throughout this week the Health Improvement Team will be linking in with activities as well as sharing advice and resources.
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Students are urged to ensure their vaccines are up-to-date before the new semester starts
Students in Shetland are encouraged to ensure their vaccinations are up-to-date before heading off to college or university this year.