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