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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Leading charity visits for Cervical Screening Awareness Week in Shetland
Shetland will host the UK’s leading cervical cancer charity for Cervical Screening Awareness Week. Suzanne Kelly, Cervical Cancer Prevention Manager at Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust, will be in Shetland from Tuesday 20 June to Thursday 22 June.
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NHS Shetland rolls out fleet of new electric vehicles to help patients and the planet
As part of NHS Shetland’s commitment to sustainability, a fleet of new electric vehicles have hit the road, helping staff get around the isles while also cutting the board’s carbon footprint.
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New Chief Executive for NHS Shetland
Brian Chittick appointed as the new Chief Executive of NHS Shetland
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Important changes to face mask guidance from 16 May 2023
The national guidance that has required the continued wearing of face masks and face coverings across health and social care settings is being withdrawn tomorrow, Tuesday 16 May 2023.
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NHS Shetland installs new shelters
Four brightly-coloured upturned boat shelters have been installed along the Sletts path for patients, staff and the public to use.
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NHS Shetland launches new Healthy Shetland website
The Health Improvement team at NHS Shetland is launching its new Healthy Shetland website, which aims to share information about health and wellbeing, along with details of projects and services that are delivered locally.
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Spring COVID Booster Programme Update
Update on NHS Shetland's Spring COVID Booster Programme
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MRI tendering exercise concludes
An MRI Scanner for Shetland moves closer with the conclusion of the tendering exercise.
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Spring Covid booster programme
The 2023 spring Covid booster programme has now started.
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NHS Shetland introduces refreshed travel vaccinations service
Following the pandemic and national changes to the vaccination programme delivery, NHS Shetland is now offering a refreshed travel vaccinations service after recently undergoing a redesign.