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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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.
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Good Mental Health for All
‘Good Mental Health for All’ is a multi-agency project which aims to develop a refreshed mental health and wellbeing strategy for Shetland. The steering group leading the project includes representation from NHS Shetland, Shetland Islands Council, the third sector and people with lived experience. During the month of August, the steering group will be undertaking community engagement with a variety of groups and individuals.
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Industrial Action Update
Scheduled industrial action by Junior Doctors has been suspended following a new pay offer from Scottish Government.
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Industrial Action – Junior Doctors - 12-15 July
It has been announced that Scottish Junior Doctors including, doctors in training, have voted through a robust process to strike on 12-15 July 2023.