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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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.
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Autumn/winter Covid and flu vaccination programme update
The autumn/winter Covid and flu vaccination programme ends in Scotland on 31 March 2023. If you are eligible and wish to have a vaccine, please contact our Vaccination Team as soon as possible.
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NHS Shetland thanks Chief Executive for his service
After more than three years in the role, Chief Executive Michael Dickson has announced that he will be leaving after being appointed as the new Chief Executive for the Scottish Ambulance Service.
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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.