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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NHS Shetland Public Health Team issues advice to stay well during the fire festival season
NHS Shetland’s Public Health Team is reminding people of the steps they can take to stay well and reduce the risk of viral and respiratory infections, which are more common during the winter months in Shetland.
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It's not too late to have your flu vaccine
If you haven't heard from us and you think you should have received a flu vaccine, or if we have contacted you and you haven't yet made an appointment, please let us know.
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Message of thanks
Brian Chittick offers his thanks to patients, staff and partners following the period of wintry weather.
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Freedom of Information email address change
The Freedom of Information (FoI) (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) and The Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EISR) give people the right to ask for and be given information.
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Adverse weather conditions
Due to the weather, we are expecting to have reduced staffing at several health centres, patient travel and the Gilbert Bain Hospital today, Monday 5th January.
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NHS Shetland Mental Health Service support over the festive period
During the festive period, NHS Shetland would like to advise anyone in mental distress to use core services like NHS 24 by calling 111, their GP, or emergency services if there is an immediate risk.
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Work to begin on hospital exterior in the new year
Following a private session of the NHS Shetland Health Board meeting on Tuesday 16 December, the Board has approved a revised Full Business Case (FBC) for submission to the Scottish Government. This is an important milestone that will allow works to begin in early 2026.
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NHS Shetland launches ABC campaign ahead of the festive season
NHS Shetland has today launched its new ABC Campaign.
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Two further drop-ins clinics for flu jabs
Due to demand for appointments for the flu vaccine, the Vaccination Team has arranged a further two drop-in clinics this week.
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Dr Johnston to take up Scalloway GP role in new year following trainee award win
Dr Margaret Johnston, originally from Aith, will take up the reins as a GP in Scalloway in the new year, following the completion of her training and recognition for her exceptional work as a GP trainee.
