Clinical Development Fellow Dr Kirsty Brown awarded Cullen prize from Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
NHS Shetland is delighted to announce that Dr Kirsty Brown, Clinical Development Fellow, has been awarded the prestigious William Cullen Prize by the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh (RCPE) in recognition of her outstanding contribution to medical education and service innovation in rural healthcare.
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Freedom of Information email address change
The Freedom of Information (FoI) (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) and The Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EISR) give people the right to ask for and be given information.
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Adverse weather conditions
Due to the weather, we are expecting to have reduced staffing at several health centres, patient travel and the Gilbert Bain Hospital today, Monday 5th January.
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NHS Shetland Mental Health Service support over the festive period
During the festive period, NHS Shetland would like to advise anyone in mental distress to use core services like NHS 24 by calling 111, their GP, or emergency services if there is an immediate risk.
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Work to begin on hospital exterior in the new year
Following a private session of the NHS Shetland Health Board meeting on Tuesday 16 December, the Board has approved a revised Full Business Case (FBC) for submission to the Scottish Government. This is an important milestone that will allow works to begin in early 2026.
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NHS Shetland launches ABC campaign ahead of the festive season
NHS Shetland has today launched its new ABC Campaign.
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Two further drop-ins clinics for flu jabs
Due to demand for appointments for the flu vaccine, the Vaccination Team has arranged a further two drop-in clinics this week.
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Dr Johnston to take up Scalloway GP role in new year following trainee award win
Dr Margaret Johnston, originally from Aith, will take up the reins as a GP in Scalloway in the new year, following the completion of her training and recognition for her exceptional work as a GP trainee.
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Extra drop-in date tomorrow for Covid and flu jabs
The Vaccination Team is putting on an extra winter vaccination drop-in clinic tomorrow (Saturday 13 December) to help manage the current demand. It will run from 9.30am to 4.30pm, and you may need to wait as it will be drop-in only.
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Festive Opening Times - 2025
Festive opening times for health and care services.
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Flu Vaccine Appointment Reminder
Reminder letters, emails and texts are being sent out to people who are eligible for a flu vaccine but who have not yet had an appointment.
