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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.

Published: Monday, 29th June 2026

  • Covid booster and seasonal flu vaccination programme update

    We are now nearing the end of the main autumn/winter vaccination programme.

    Published: Wednesday, 23rd November 2022

  • NHS Shetland Public Dental Service | Mouth Cancer Action Month

    Are you able to recognise the changes in your mouth? That’s the question posed by NHS Shetland’s Public Dental Service as it supports a charity campaign to raise awareness of mouth cancer.

    Published: Monday, 21st November 2022

  • NHS Shetland Population Health Survey results published

    Today, Wednesday 16 November, NHS Shetland is publishing the results from its recent population health survey.

    Published: Wednesday, 16th November 2022

  • Covid booster and seasonal flu vaccination programme update

    Walk-in clinics for those eligible for Covid boosters and flu vaccines are continuing throughout November at the Gilbertson Park Games Hall.

    Published: Tuesday, 15th November 2022

  • Patient Travel reopens to the public in new location

    Today, Tuesday 1 November, the Patient Travel department reopened to the public in its new location at Montfield in Burgh Road, Lerwick.

    Published: Tuesday, 1st November 2022

  • Covid booster and seasonal flu vaccination programme – walk-in appointment

    The Covid booster and seasonal flu vaccination programme will continue running until the beginning of December.

    Published: Thursday, 27th October 2022

  • Mobile operating theatre leaves Shetland

    While the mobile operating theatre was in Shetland, more than 500 operations have been undertaken by specialist, visiting teams since January 2022.

    Published: Wednesday, 12th October 2022

  • Hospital parking update

    After several months in situ, the mobile operating theatre is set to be uninstalled and removed from the Gilbert Bain Hospital site.

    Published: Friday, 7th October 2022

  • Vaccinations Update

    We are pleased to see so many people coming forward for their COVID-19 and flu vaccines to boost their protection over the winter months.

    Published: Thursday, 6th October 2022

  • Covid Vaccinations Update

    NHS Shetland's vaccination team are currently offering Autumn/Winter Covid boosters and Flu vaccines to everyone aged 75 and over.

    Published: Wednesday, 21st September 2022

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