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NHS Shetland to launch walk-in clinic pilot this week

A new walk-in clinic pilot is set to open in Lerwick this week, offering patients alternative access to urgent primary care-based help.

Published: Monday, 27th April 2026

  • Update - NHS Shetland Autumn / Winter Vaccination Programme 2025

    The winter vaccination programme is well underway at NHS Shetland.

    Published: Monday, 29th September 2025

  • NHS Shetland - Official Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) guidance on taking paracetamol in pregnancy

    Message shared on behalf of Anthony McDavitt, Director of Pharmacy NHS Shetland, and Jacqueline Whitaker, Chief Midwife, Women’s and Child Health Manager NHS Shetland

    Published: Wednesday, 24th September 2025

  • World Suicide Prevention Day - 10 September

    Each year, World Suicide Prevention Day is observed on 10 September. The aim is to provide worldwide commitment and action to prevent suicides.

    Published: Wednesday, 3rd September 2025

  • Autumn / Winter Vaccination Programme

    Planning is well underway at NHS Shetland for the flu and Covid vaccination programmes starting this autumn.

    Published: Tuesday, 26th August 2025

  • Dr Finlay I presume? - An exhibition showcasing lives of rural GPs

    An exhibition about single-handed GPs that has been touring the Highlands and Islands has made its way to Shetland.

    Published: Tuesday, 12th August 2025

  • Update on the Gilbert Bain Hospital repairs – Planning application submitted and proposed exterior design revealed

    NHS Shetland is pleased to announce that a planning application has been submitted to facilitate the essential exterior repair works at the Gilbert Bain Hospital.

    Published: Monday, 4th August 2025

  • NHS Shetland’s Annual Review – All welcome

    NHS Shetland is pleased to invite members of the public to attend its Annual Review meeting on Monday 18 August, from 2pm to 3pm at Mareel, Gutters Gaet, Lerwick, ZE1 0WQ.

    Published: Tuesday, 29th July 2025

  • Milestone event to celebrate first year of the Improving the Cancer Journey service in Shetland

    The Improving the Cancer Journey (ICJ) service, delivered in partnership with Macmillan Cancer Support, is celebrating its first anniversary this month with a special community event — and everyone is invited.

    Published: Tuesday, 22nd July 2025

  • GP practices and community pharmacies opening hours on Monday 14 July

    Monday 14 July is a Public Holiday for NHS Shetland.

    Published: Friday, 11th July 2025

  • First anniversary of the Helyer MRI Suite

    Marking a significant milestone, the Helyer MRI Suite is celebrating its first anniversary, having provided advanced imaging services to 1,286 patients since opening its doors in June 2024.

    Published: Tuesday, 1st July 2025

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