NHS Shetland to launch walk-in clinic pilot this week
A new walk-in clinic pilot is set to open in Lerwick this week, offering patients alternative access to urgent primary care-based help.
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NHS Shetland announces Women’s Health and Wellbeing event
Teams from NHS Shetland and other local partners will join together for a Women’s Health and Wellbeing event at Islesburgh Community Centre, on Saturday 3 August from 1 pm – 4 pm.
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NHS Shetland remains committed to improving dental service provision
NHS Shetland is extremely grateful for the continued understanding of the community in these unprecedented times for dental service provision.
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Successful candidates for NES Orthodontic Therapy Training Programme
NHS Shetland Public Dental Service is delighted to announce that dental nurses, Miriam Moar and Ingrid Couper, were recently accepted on the NES Orthodontic Therapy Training Programme 2024/25.
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Physiotherapy appointment reminder
The Physiotherapy team has recently reviewed a number of its patient waiting lists and as a result, more appointment slots have been opened up.
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New Polycrubs officially opened at Montfield
Today, Monday 1 July, NHS Shetland in partnership with Food for the Way, officially opened two new Polycrubs.
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NHS Shetland’s Public Health team issues advice following an increase in viral and respiratory infections
NHS Shetland’s Public Health team is providing guidance due to a rise in viral and respiratory infections, typically associated with the winter months in Shetland.
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NHS Shetland proud to support Veterans Pop Up Hub
NHS Shetland’s Health Improvement Team will be supporting the Veterans Pop Up Hub at the Royal British Legion Scotland, Lerwick Branch, on Saturday 29 June from 11am – 2pm.
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Update from the board meeting: First patients receive MRI scans
Earlier today, during NHS Shetland’s board meeting, Vice Chair Natasha Cornick provided on update on the new MRI scanner, she said: “You will all know that the MRI scanner is now on site and being commissioned. NHS Shetland undertook initial scans last week with volunteer patients to check the scanner is working as anticipated and is fully operational.
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Support available to those impacted by alcohol and drugs
This week is mental health awareness week. Mental health issues can be especially significant for people who use alcohol and drugs, and are closely linked. People may drink or use drugs to help them deal with mental distress, but alcohol and drug use itself can lead to mental health problems which can leave folk in a vicious cycle.
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NHS Shetland’s Health Improvement Team collaborates with RSPB Shetland
NHS Shetland’s Health Improvement Team is hosting a selection of audio recordings and nature connection talks on the Healthy Shetland website. The new resources are being launched to coincide with National Walking Month and Mental Health Awareness Week.
