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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The Low Road – Shetland Screening
NHS Shetland in partnership with the University of the Highlands and Islands – Shetland (UHI) have partnered with local services and agencies to secure a screening of the film ‘The Low Road’.
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Delivery of palliative cuddle bed
A palliative "cuddle" bed has recently been delivered to the Gilbert Bain Hospital, bought with donations made to Oncology/ Palliative Care via the Shetland Health Board Endowment Funds.
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Update - NHS Shetland Autumn / Winter Vaccination Programme 2025
The winter vaccination programme is well underway at NHS Shetland.
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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
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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.
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Autumn / Winter Vaccination Programme
Planning is well underway at NHS Shetland for the flu and Covid vaccination programmes starting this autumn.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
