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 opens up new website for feedback
NHS Shetland is opening up its new website to gain public feedback ahead of its official launch later in spring.
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HIAL strikes
As you are aware there will be a closure at the airport next week due to strikes by staff, as such NHS Shetland has put plans in place, in conjunction with the staff at HIAL, to ensure we are able to provide essential services for our community.
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Temporary relocation of the Emergency Department at the Gilbert Bain Hospital
The Emergency Department at the Gilbert Bain Hospital will be relocated in the Day Surgical Unit on a temporary basis to enable some essential electrical maintenance work to take place in the Department.
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Seasonal flu and Covid update
As cases of flu, Covid, and other respiratory infections are rising in Shetland, people are being asked to avoid unnecessary contact with the most vulnerable members of the community if they feel unwell.
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Chief Executive recognised in New Year Honours List 2023
NHS Shetland’s Chief Executive, Michael Dickson, has been recognised in the New Year Honours List 2023.
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Seasonal flu update
Following the announcement that seasonal flu cases are at the highest levels since 2017 in Scotland, NHS Shetland’s Public Health department is reminding the community how to help prevent the spread of flu and other respiratory infections.
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Toys donation
We were very fortunate to receive a donation of toys from Cooke Aquaculture to NHS Shetland.
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Shetland Alcohol and Drugs Partnership (ADP) Website Launches
A new Shetland Alcohol & Drugs Partnership website has gone live.
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Scarlet fever and other winter infections
This winter we are all able to enjoy the freedom to mix with family and friends without the Covid-19 restrictions of the last two years, but that means that we are more likely to be susceptible to other winter bugs that have not been so common of late.
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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 today when staff presented eleven projects to their colleagues, the Board and the media for the annual Celebrating Excellence in Care Awards.