https://www.nhsshetland.scot/news Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:57:40 +0000 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:57:40 +0000 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 https://www.nhsshetland.scot/news/article/3188/service-information-for-monday-6-april Monday 6 April is a public holiday for NHS Shetland. Fri, 03 Apr 2026 09:35:00 +0100 https://www.nhsshetland.scot/news/article/3187/vaccination-team-grantfield-update The Vaccination Team remains based at Grantfield and will continue to operate from this location when the new walk-in clinic opens at the same site at the end of April. Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:10:00 +0000 https://www.nhsshetland.scot/news/article/3186/service-update-podiatry-and-orthotics Please be advised that during the time period from 3 April to 7 April, the Podiatry and Orthotics Departments will be operating with critically low staffing levels. We will have only one part-time podiatrist available and no administrative support throughout the week. Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:38:00 +0000 https://www.nhsshetland.scot/news/article/3185/protecting-the-community-against-measles Cases of measles in some other parts of the UK and overseas are higher than they are in Scotland. Mon, 23 Mar 2026 10:01:00 +0000 https://www.nhsshetland.scot/news/article/3184/nhs-shetland-celebrates-unicef-gold-baby-friendly-accreditation NHS Shetland’s Maternity and Health Visiting services are celebrating after achieving Gold accreditation under the UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative – a nationally recognised mark of excellence in care for babies and their families. Fri, 20 Mar 2026 10:55:00 +0000 https://www.nhsshetland.scot/news/article/3183/levenwick-health-centre-changes-to-how-your-medicine-prescription-is-prepared-and-checked From 30 March, patients registered at Levenwick Health Centre will now have their prescriptions prepared and checked by a community pharmacy. Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:40:00 +0000 https://www.nhsshetland.scot/news/article/3182/sign-language-week-16-22-march This week, 16 – 22 March, is Sign Language Week. The week aims to raise awareness of sign language, and to celebrate the rich cultural heritage and vibrant community behind it. Mon, 16 Mar 2026 10:07:00 +0000 https://www.nhsshetland.scot/news/article/3181/nhs-shetland-commits-to-becoming-endometriosis-friendly-employer NHS Shetland is delighted to announce that it is one of the latest organisations pledging to support colleagues impacted by endometriosis, by joining the Endometriosis Friendly Employer scheme. Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:37:00 +0000 https://www.nhsshetland.scot/news/article/3180/be-aware-of-scam-phone-calls Please be aware of possible suspicious calls involving someone impersonating staff from a health centre calling to do a wellness check. Fri, 06 Mar 2026 09:36:00 +0000 https://www.nhsshetland.scot/news/article/3179/update-hospital-visiting-restrictions-on-ward-1-lifted As of today, Thursday 5 March, hospital visiting restrictions on Ward 1 have been lifted. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 13:34:00 +0000 https://www.nhsshetland.scot/news/article/3178/service-update-hospital-visiting-restrictions-on-ward-1 Due to a high volume of respiratory illness within our community, we are temporarily limiting hospital visits on Ward 1 at the Gilbert Bain Hospital to essential visits only. Mon, 02 Mar 2026 09:41:00 +0000 https://www.nhsshetland.scot/news/article/3177/update-hospital-visiting-restrictions-on-ward-3-lifted As of today, Thursday 26 February, hospital visiting restrictions on Ward 3 have been lifted. Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:35:00 +0000