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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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.
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Extra drop-in date tomorrow for Covid and flu jabs
The Vaccination Team is putting on an extra winter vaccination drop-in clinic tomorrow (Saturday 13 December) to help manage the current demand. It will run from 9.30am to 4.30pm, and you may need to wait as it will be drop-in only.
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Festive Opening Times - 2025
Festive opening times for health and care services.
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Flu Vaccine Appointment Reminder
Reminder letters, emails and texts are being sent out to people who are eligible for a flu vaccine but who have not yet had an appointment.
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Service update – New Audiologist to take up role in the New Year
NHS Shetland is pleased to announce that a new Audiologist has been successfully appointed and will take up their post in the New Year.
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Covid and Flu drop-in dates at Grantfield
If you are eligible for Covid or flu vaccines this year and you haven't had an appointment, you can drop in to Grantfield Vaccination Centre on these dates between 10am and 12pm or 2pm and 4pm.
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Still Time to Have your Vaccines - Flu and Covid Vaccination Programme Update
With four weeks of the main winter vaccination programme to go, there is still time to have your vaccines.