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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GP practices and community pharmacies opening hours on Monday 14 July
Monday 14 July is a Public Holiday for NHS Shetland.
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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.
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RSV Vaccine
The RSV vaccine helps protect against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a common virus that can make babies and older adults seriously ill. It is recommended during pregnancy and for adults aged 75 to 79.
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Dental update - 19 June 2025
We are committed to improving dental provision for everyone in Shetland. NHS Shetland and Lerwick Dental Practice recently met and have agreed on actions that support moving forward together.
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Mental Health Awareness Week
NHS Shetland is proud to be supporting the Mental Health Foundation’s Mental Health Awareness Week (MHAW), which is running from Monday 12 May to Sunday 18 May.
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Repair plans underway at the Gilbert Bain Hospital
Following the NHS Shetland Health Board meeting earlier today (Tuesday 29 April), approval has been granted to move forward with major repair work at the Gilbert Bain Hospital.
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Temporary staffing changes within our Podiatry Team
Over the next few weeks, there will be some temporary changes to our Podiatry Team. Unfortunately, this means that our service capacity will be reduced during this time.
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Ralph’s Ride for Health
The former boss of NHS Shetland and NHS Borders is taking on a major 1,200-mile cycling challenge to fundraise for both health boards’ charities and Scotland’s mental health charity SAMH (Scottish Action for Mental Health).
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Advice calls to A&E at the Gilbert Bain Hospital
If you need healthcare advice, please do not phone the A&E department at the Gilbert Bain Hospital.
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Easter opening hours 2025
The majority of mainland Shetland health centres will be closed on Easter Monday.