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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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.
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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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NHS Shetland set to improve community patient services across the region with introduction of Cambric’s Morse mobile EPR solution
NHS Shetland set to improve community patient services across the region with introduction of Cambric’s Morse mobile EPR solution
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Lift access at the Gilbert Bain Hospital
The lift serving the Maternity Unit and Ward 3 in the Gilbert Bain Hospital is not currently operational.
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Free NHS Stop Smoking Support Available to Help You Quit Your Way
People across Scotland who want to stop smoking are being encouraged to get support from Quit Your Way, the free NHS stop smoking service designed to help you quit in a way that works for you.
