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.
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Gilbert Bain Hospital service update - 4 March 2025
After the weekend, the hospital continues to be busy, and we are carefully monitoring the situation.
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Dental update - 26 February 2025
NHS Shetland has written to Lerwick Dental Practice twice to request a private meeting and is currently waiting for the practice owner to agree to this.
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Gilbert Bain Hospital service update – 25 February 2025
Although the situation in the hospital has slightly improved, our system remains busy, and we are continuing to monitor the situation daily to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all our patients.
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Maintenance work update – Gilbert Bain Hospital
Following recent investigative and remedial work at the Gilbert Bain Hospital, we are pleased to confirm that services that were temporarily relocated have returned to their usual locations. The Outpatient Department is now back on the ground floor.
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Gilbert Bain Hospital service update
Following last week’s announcement, the Gilbert Bain Hospital is continuing to operate at full capacity. Thanks to mutual support from staff who usually work in other settings, we were able to open extra beds last week, ensuring that all planned surgical procedures went ahead as scheduled.
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Service announcement
The Gilbert Bain Hospital is operating at full capacity which means some planned procedures and appointments will not be able to go ahead this week.
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Further statement on dental provision
NHS Shetland is continuing to support Lerwick Dental Practice as it works towards achieving its practice certificate, which will enable new NHS dentists to be listed at the practice.
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Vaccination drop in clinic dates and timings
If you are eligible for flu or COVID-19 vaccine and you haven't had an appointment yet you can attend one of the following walk-in clinics at Grantfield Vaccination Centre.
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Update on survey work and maintenance at the Gilbert Bain Hospital
We are still assessing and understanding the findings of several surveys as part of the detailed investigation into the condition of the Gilbert Bain Hospital and estate.
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NHS Shetland Strategic Delivery Plan community brochure published
NHS Shetland is pleased to announce that the community-facing brochure of the Board’s Strategic Delivery Plan has been published. It sets out a five-year strategy for healthcare in Shetland.
