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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Monday 19 September – State funeral of Her Majesty the Queen
Following the announcement that Monday 19 September will be the state funeral of Her Majesty the Queen, and as such, a bank holiday, some services opening times have been changed.
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Autumn/winter flu and Covid vaccination programme
This year’s flu and Covid vaccination programme starts on 5th September and will run until December.
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Mobile MRI scanner visiting Shetland
A mobile MRI scanner will be arriving at the Gilbert Bain Hospital on Friday morning (15 July).
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Dental update
Over 650 dental appointments lost due to patients not attending.
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Covid Vaccinations Update
NHS Shetland’s mass vaccination centre at Gilbertson Park Games Hall has been temporarily closed to allow the building to be used for voting in the local election.
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Dental Update – New Consultant Orthodontist
NHS Shetland Dental Service is delighted to announce that Professor Grant McIntyre has agreed to provide consultant orthodontic services for our patients.
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MRI Scanner for Shetland - another project milestone is met
The NHS Shetland MRI Scanner project has reached a key milestone and the tender process is underway to provide equipment and facilities for Shetland.
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NHS Shetland launches eating disorders steering group
As part of the ongoing work to support people suffering with eating disorders in the isles, NHS Shetland has established a new steering group which is focused on improving local services.
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Covid Update
Covid cases have risen in Shetland.