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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NHS Shetland celebrates UNICEF Gold Baby Friendly accreditation
NHS Shetland’s Maternity and Health Visiting services are celebrating after achieving Gold accreditation under the UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative – a nationally recognised mark of excellence in care for babies and their families.
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Levenwick Health Centre – Changes to how your medicine prescription is prepared and checked
From 30 March, patients registered at Levenwick Health Centre will now have their prescriptions prepared and checked by a community pharmacy.
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Sign Language Week - 16–22 March
This week, 16 – 22 March, is Sign Language Week. The week aims to raise awareness of sign language, and to celebrate the rich cultural heritage and vibrant community behind it.
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NHS Shetland commits to becoming Endometriosis Friendly Employer
NHS Shetland is delighted to announce that it is one of the latest organisations pledging to support colleagues impacted by endometriosis, by joining the Endometriosis Friendly Employer scheme.
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Be aware of scam phone calls
Please be aware of possible suspicious calls involving someone impersonating staff from a health centre calling to do a wellness check.
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Update: Hospital visiting restrictions on Ward 1 lifted
As of today, Thursday 5 March, hospital visiting restrictions on Ward 1 have been lifted.
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Service update - Hospital visiting restrictions on Ward 1
Due to a high volume of respiratory illness within our community, we are temporarily limiting hospital visits on Ward 1 at the Gilbert Bain Hospital to essential visits only.
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Update: Hospital visiting restrictions on Ward 3 lifted
As of today, Thursday 26 February, hospital visiting restrictions on Ward 3 have been lifted.
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Service update - Hospital visiting restrictions on Ward 3
Due to cases of respiratory illness, we are temporarily limiting hospital visits on Ward 3 at the Gilbert Bain Hospital to essential visits only.
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Car parking restrictions at the Gilbert Bain Hospital - 5pm Thursday 19 February to Monday 23 February
To allow essential external repair works to begin at the Gilbert Bain Hospital, part of the hospital car park will be closed from 5pm on Thursday 19 February until Monday 23 February.
