Clinical Development Fellow Dr Kirsty Brown awarded Cullen prize from Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
NHS Shetland is delighted to announce that Dr Kirsty Brown, Clinical Development Fellow, has been awarded the prestigious William Cullen Prize by the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh (RCPE) in recognition of her outstanding contribution to medical education and service innovation in rural healthcare.
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NHS Shetland’s Annual Review and In-Person Public Engagement Session – All welcome
NHS Shetland’s Annual Review will be taking place on Monday 27 November from 6pm-7.30pm via Microsoft Teams and all are welcome to attend.
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November is Mouth Cancer Action Month
NHS Shetland Public Dental Service is aiming to raise awareness and encourage everyone aged 16 and over in Shetland to be Mouth Aware.
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Outreach vaccination clinics supported by the Scottish Ambulance Service
This year, the Scottish Ambulance Service (SAS) supported Scottish Health Boards with outreach clinics as part of the vaccination programme. NHS Shetland was fortunate enough to feature on the list, which enabled the vaccination team to offer additional vaccination sessions earlier this month.
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Flu and Covid Vaccination Programme Update
People aged 65 – 74 and those aged under 50 in at risk groups
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Levenwick Medical Practice
Levenwick Medical Practice to become an NHS Shetland salaried practice as of Sunday 1st October 2023
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NHS Shetland and The Compass Centre raise awareness of Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) as part of Sexual Health Awareness Week
The Compass Centre and NHS Shetland are raising awareness of Shetland’s Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) as part of Sexual Health Awareness Week (11th-17th September).
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Flu and Covid Vaccination Programme – autumn/winter 2023
The national autumn/winter vaccination programme for flu and Covid is now underway in Shetland, with the main programme running until mid-December.
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Pilot supporting parents and carers with children with Autism is successful
NHS Shetland’s Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) has successfully completed a pilot programme that aims to support parents and carers of children and young people aged 5-18, who have a diagnosis of an Autism Spectrum Condition or who are on the ASD pathway for assessment.
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Dental Students Outreach Clinics in partnership with NHS Shetland
On Monday 7 August, NHS Shetland Dental Service welcomed students from the University of Dundee Dental School.
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NHS Shetland shortlisted for national award
The Practice Education Team at NHS Shetland has been shortlisted for an award at this year’s Nursing Times Workforce Awards.