Clinical Development Fellow Dr Kirsty Brown awarded Cullen prize from Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
NHS Shetland is delighted to announce that Dr Kirsty Brown, Clinical Development Fellow, has been awarded the prestigious William Cullen Prize by the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh (RCPE) in recognition of her outstanding contribution to medical education and service innovation in rural healthcare.
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Update on survey work and maintenance at the Gilbert Bain Hospital
In recent months we have been thoroughly assessing the infrastructure at the Gilbert Bain Hospital and a series of detailed surveys have been carried out to evaluate the condition of the buildings.
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Follow up statement on dental provision
Following a recent press release for NHS dental patients, we would like to clarify that NHS Shetland is not responsible for the decision making of independent NHS dental providers. We are however conscious that NHS dental provision in Shetland remains extremely limited and we will continue to do all we can to support people in accessing appropriate care.
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Northern Star first anniversary
Today, Wednesday 20 November, marks the first anniversary of the opening of the Northern Star Bereavement Suite at the Gilbert Bain Hospital.
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Update for NHS dental patients
NHS Shetland became aware on 8 November 2024 of Lerwick Dental Practice's decision to deregister some of its NHS patients.
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Improving the Cancer Journey service in Shetland
Macmillan Cancer Support and NHS Shetland are working in partnership to improve the support provided to people affected by cancer, by way of the Improving the Cancer Journey service.
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Mouth Cancer Action Month 2024
In support of Mouth Cancer Action Month this November, NHS Shetland’s Public Dental Service is once again raising awareness of mouth cancer as cases in Scotland continue to rise.
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Update on NHS Shetland’s Audiology service
NHS Shetland remains committed to providing a permanent audiology service for patients.
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Senior clinician to join NHS Shetland Public Dental Service
It is with great delight that we are able to announce Dr Heather Ballantyne will be joining NHS Shetland Public Dental Service in January 2025.
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MRI scanner appeal celebration event
An event to mark the tremendous effort that went into fundraising to buy a state-of-the-art MRI scanner for Shetland was held yesterday afternoon, (Monday 7 October).
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Winter vaccinations 2024
The winter 2024 vaccination programme aims to protect those who continue to be most at-risk of severe COVID-19 and flu, to prevent severe illness, hospitalisation and death.