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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NHS Shetland successfully reduces length of stay for surgical patients
In 2023, NHS Shetland undertook a pilot on the surgical ward to reduce the number of beds from 20 to 13, to better reflect the number of patients needing inpatient care. The pilot demonstrated that as a result of opening the new Day Surgical and Ambulatory Care Unit in September 2022, fewer patients required an overnight stay in hospital.
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Health Centre and Community Pharmacy opening times – Easter Monday
The following health centres will be closed on the Public Holiday on Monday 1 April 2024:
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NHS Shetland Celebrating Excellence Awards
A presentation and celebration of some of the best improvement work undertaken by NHS Shetland teams during the past year was held virtually on Friday 8 March, where staff presented eleven projects to their colleagues and the Board for the annual celebrating Excellence in Care Awards, 2023-24.
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Permanent MRI scanner on track to scan first patients by early summer
Following a successful fundraising campaign, generous donations, and support from the Scottish Government, patients could have MRI scans by early summer in Shetland.
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Gilbert Bain Hospital car park arrangements during MRI building delivery
Due to the weather forecast from tomorrow, (Tuesday 20 February) onwards, and ferry cancellations at the weekend, the modular columns that will form the MRI building will not be installed this week.
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Winter weather update
With further snowfall today and rain and strong winds forecast, the yellow weather warning is due to remain in place until 9am tomorrow. However, please bear in mind that the thaw may be slow to clear and icy conditions could remain in place for a few days.
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Please do not visit our hospital or care homes if you feel unwell
As usual, at this time of year, respiratory and gastrointestinal infections are circulating. Therefore, it is important that we prevent highly contagious viral illnesses such as flu, Covid, and norovirus from being passed onto vulnerable patients and the staff caring for them.
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Advice from NHS Shetland’s Public Health Department - Christmas isn’t so magical with food poisoning
Food poisoning is one gift that we would all prefer not to give or receive this Christmas.
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Walk-in clinics are now being held for anyone eligible for Covid and flu vaccines this winter
Clinics will be at the Grantfield Vaccination Centre (this is in the Toll Clock car park, behind Bolts Garage. The entrance is clearly signposted, via the side door and not the SIC reception entrance).
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Autumn/winter vaccination programme update - walk-in clinics ahead of the festive period
The autumn/winter vaccination programme has been running since early September and will continue into December.
