https://www.nhsshetland.scot/news Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Sat, 19 Sep 2026 07:21:05 +0000 Sat, 19 Sep 2026 07:21:05 +0000 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 https://www.nhsshetland.scot/news/article/3199/gp-practices-and-community-pharmacies-opening-hours-on-monday-15-june Monday 15 June is a Public Holiday for NHS Shetland. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:09:00 +0100 https://www.nhsshetland.scot/news/article/3198/nhs-shetland-public-dental-service-trialling-improved-approach-to-care-delivery Since the end of January 2026, NHS Shetland Public Dental Service has been trialling a return to how dental care was provided before the pandemic. This marks an important step forward, moving away from a primarily emergency-based model towards the gradual reintroduction of comprehensive, routine dental care for all patients. Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:15:00 +0100 https://www.nhsshetland.scot/news/article/3195/looking-after-your-mind-and-your-mouth Our mental health and oral health are closely connected. Problems with one can affect the other. In this news article, as part of Mental Health Awareness Week, we explore these links in more detail. Wed, 13 May 2026 09:27:00 +0100 https://www.nhsshetland.scot/news/article/3194/nhs-shetland-supports-mental-health-awareness-week-2026 NHS Shetland is proud to support Mental Health Awareness Week 2026, led by the Mental Health Foundation and running from Monday 11 May to Sunday 17 May. Mon, 11 May 2026 16:06:00 +0100 https://www.nhsshetland.scot/news/article/3193/celebrating-long-service-and-commitment-of-nhs-shetland-community-nurses-and-midwives On Friday 24 April, colleagues gathered at the Lerwick Hotel to celebrate the long service and dedication of NHS Shetland’s community nurses and midwives. Thu, 07 May 2026 10:49:00 +0100 https://www.nhsshetland.scot/news/article/3192/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. Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:49:00 +0100 https://www.nhsshetland.scot/news/article/3191/nhs-shetland-extends-digital-physiotherapy-service-after-pilot-shows-75-of-patients-require-no-further-treatment NHS Shetland and the Shetland Health and Care Partnership have extended the use of the Phio, EQL’s digital physiotherapy platform, for a further two years following a successful pilot that demonstrated strong clinical outcomes and reduced demand on frontline services. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:58:00 +0100 https://www.nhsshetland.scot/news/article/3190/vaccination-team-drop-in-dates-grantfield Vaccination Team drop-in dates - Grantfield Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:20:00 +0100 https://www.nhsshetland.scot/news/article/3189/rsv-vaccine The RSV vaccine helps protect against Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), a common virus that can make babies and older adults seriously ill. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:06:00 +0100