https://www.nhsshetland.scot/news Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:11:39 +0000 Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:11:39 +0000 https://www.nhsshetland.scot/news/article/3219/healthcare-improvement-scotland-his-publishes-safe-delivery-of-care-inspection-report-on-maternity-services-at-the-gilbert-bain-hospital NHS Shetland has welcomed the publication of HIS's report following its unannounced Safe Delivery of Care inspection of maternity services at the Gilbert Bain Hospital in June 2026 Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:04:00 +0100 https://www.nhsshetland.scot/news/article/3218/healthcare-improvement-scotland-his-publishes-safe-delivery-of-care-inspection-report-on-acute-services-at-the-gilbert-bain-hospital The unannounced Safe Delivery of Care inspection, undertaken in June 2026, examined care within the Emergency Department, Renal Unit, Ambulatory Care/Day Surgical Unit, as well as Ward 3 and Ward 1. Thu, 08 Oct 2026 08:57:00 +0100 https://www.nhsshetland.scot/news/article/3217/update-issue-resolved-temporary-issue-with-requesting-prescriptions-via-patient-access We are aware that following a recent upgrade with a clinical system, EMIS PCS, that prescriptions requested via Patient Access are not being received by some health centres. Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:36:00 +0100 https://www.nhsshetland.scot/news/article/3216/opening-hours-to-be-extended-at-nhs-shetland-walk-in-clinic Additional opening hours are being introduced at the NHS Shetland Walk-In Clinic at Grantfield as the pilot service continues to expand. Tue, 29 Sep 2026 10:49:00 +0100 https://www.nhsshetland.scot/news/article/3215/update-roofing-works-to-begin-at-the-gilbert-bain-hospital NHS Shetland is advising patients, visitors and staff that essential roofing works will shortly begin on a section of the roof at the Gilbert Bain Hospital as part of ongoing efforts to maintain and preserve the hospital estate. Tue, 29 Sep 2026 10:40:00 +0100 https://www.nhsshetland.scot/news/article/3214/public-holiday-monday-28-september Monday 28 September is a Public Holiday for NHS Shetland. Fri, 25 Sep 2026 16:17:00 +0100 https://www.nhsshetland.scot/news/article/3213/professor-pauline-wilson-obe-awarded-role-of-honorary-professor-in-the-school-of-medicine-medical-sciences-and-nutrition-at-the-university-of-aberdeen NHS Shetland's Consultant Physician and Associate Medical Director (Acute), Professor Pauline Wilson, has been awarded the role of Honorary Professor in the School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition at the University of Aberdeen. Tue, 22 Sep 2026 10:25:00 +0100 https://www.nhsshetland.scot/news/article/3212/nhs-shetland-appoints-new-director-of-people-and-culture-and-deputy-chief-executive NHS Shetland is delighted to announce the appointment of Georgina (George) Roberts as its new Director of People and Culture and Deputy Chief Executive. Tue, 22 Sep 2026 09:55:00 +0100 https://www.nhsshetland.scot/news/article/3211/falls-prevention-awareness-week-21-25-september As part of Falls Prevention Awareness Week – 21 – 25 September, NHS Shetland is celebrating the power of language and community spirit to help share an important health message. Mon, 21 Sep 2026 10:18:00 +0100 https://www.nhsshetland.scot/news/article/3210/nhs-shetland-walk-in-clinic-to-return-to-grantfield NHS Shetland is pleased to advise patients that, following completion of improvement works, the Walk-In Clinic will return to Grantfield from Tuesday 22 September. Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:59:00 +0100 https://www.nhsshetland.scot/news/article/3209/winter-vaccination-programme-2026 The 2026 winter vaccination programme is now underway, offering protection to those most at risk from flu and coronavirus (COVID-19) as we head into the colder months. Wed, 16 Sep 2026 14:20:00 +0100 https://www.nhsshetland.scot/news/article/3208/repair-work-to-get-underway-at-the-gilbert-bain-hospital Essential repair work at the Gilbert Bain Hospital will move into its next phase from Monday 14 September, with contractors beginning work to install a temporary steel mesh and strapping system on parts of the building affected by water ingress. Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:48:00 +0100 https://www.nhsshetland.scot/news/article/3207/international-overdose-awareness-day Today, 31 August, is International Overdose Awareness Day. Mon, 31 Aug 2026 09:19:00 +0100 https://www.nhsshetland.scot/news/article/3206/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. Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:20:00 +0100 https://www.nhsshetland.scot/news/article/3205/evening-opening-hours-to-be-introduced-at-nhs-shetland-walk-in-clinic Evening opening hours are being introduced at the NHS Shetland Walk-In Clinic at Grantfield as the pilot service continues to expand. Mon, 03 Aug 2026 14:09:00 +0100 https://www.nhsshetland.scot/news/article/3204/gp-practices-and-community-pharmacies-opening-hours-on-monday-13-july Monday 13 July is a Public Holiday for NHS Shetland. Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:12:00 +0100 https://www.nhsshetland.scot/news/article/3203/shetland-health-board-endowment-funds-donates-50-000-to-support-ground-breaking-viking-genes-research Shetland Health Board Endowment Funds has awarded £50,000 to support the next phase of the Shetland Community Screening Project, delivered in partnership with the University of Edinburgh's Viking Genes team. Wed, 08 Jul 2026 09:22:00 +0100 https://www.nhsshetland.scot/news/article/3202/menb-vaccine-to-be-offered-to-eligible-young-people-this-summer Following recent outbreaks of meningitis in the UK, the Scottish Government has announced plans to offer a new programme of Meningococcal B (MenB) vaccination for young people this summer. Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:38:00 +0100 https://www.nhsshetland.scot/news/article/3201/childsmile-celebrates-20-years-of-transforming-children-s-oral-health-in-shetland This summer marks the 20th anniversary of Childsmile. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:21:00 +0100 https://www.nhsshetland.scot/news/article/3200/grantfield-walk-in-clinic-open-on-sunday-14-june-and-monday-15-june The Walk-In Clinic at Grantfield will be open from 9am until 5pm on Sunday, 14 June, and Monday, 15 June. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:12:00 +0100