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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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.
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Don’t Let a Stomach Bug Ruin your Spring Fun
With the recent good weather many of us have been spending more time outdoors, maybe hosting barbecues, or having contact with farm animals. Unfortunately, with this rise in outdoors activity comes an increased risk of stomach bugs.
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Shetland Early Detection of Mouth Cancer Event
April is World Head and Neck Cancer month On Wednesday 24 April, Dr Abu-Eid and Dr Katie Hanna from the University of Aberdeen Institute Of Dentistry will travel to Shetland to co-host an Early Detection of Mouth Cancer Event at Islesburgh Community Centre.
