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Flu and Covid Vaccination Programme – autumn/winter 2023
The national autumn/winter vaccination programme for flu and Covid is now underway in Shetland, with the main programme running until mid-December.
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Pilot supporting parents and carers with children with Autism is successful
NHS Shetland’s Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) has successfully completed a pilot programme that aims to support parents and carers of children and young people aged 5-18, who have a diagnosis of an Autism Spectrum Condition or who are on the ASD pathway for assessment.
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Dental Students Outreach Clinics in partnership with NHS Shetland
On Monday 7 August, NHS Shetland Dental Service welcomed students from the University of Dundee Dental School.
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NHS Shetland shortlisted for national award
The Practice Education Team at NHS Shetland has been shortlisted for an award at this year’s Nursing Times Workforce Awards.
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Good Mental Health for All
‘Good Mental Health for All’ is a multi-agency project which aims to develop a refreshed mental health and wellbeing strategy for Shetland. The steering group leading the project includes representation from NHS Shetland, Shetland Islands Council, the third sector and people with lived experience. During the month of August, the steering group will be undertaking community engagement with a variety of groups and individuals.
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Industrial Action Update
Scheduled industrial action by Junior Doctors has been suspended following a new pay offer from Scottish Government.
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Industrial Action – Junior Doctors - 12-15 July
It has been announced that Scottish Junior Doctors including, doctors in training, have voted through a robust process to strike on 12-15 July 2023.
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IJB Annual Performance Report
On Thursday 29 June, the seventh Annual Performance Report for Shetland Islands Health & Social Care Partnership was presented at the Integration Joint Board meeting.
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Lois Gaffney wins Student Nurse 2022
Staff Nurse Lois Gaffney wins Student Nurse 2022
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Leading charity visits for Cervical Screening Awareness Week in Shetland
Shetland will host the UK’s leading cervical cancer charity for Cervical Screening Awareness Week. Suzanne Kelly, Cervical Cancer Prevention Manager at Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust, will be in Shetland from Tuesday 20 June to Thursday 22 June.
