Vaccination clinic back open for 5-11-year-olds
NHS Shetland has re-opened the Gilbertson Park Games Hall as a vaccination clinic today (Thursday), with 5-11-year-olds being invited for the Covid vaccine. The health…
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Oral health leaflets sent to every household after two years of restricted services
Everyone in Shetland is to receive an oral healthcare booklet as a response to the restricted access to dental services during the pandemic.
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UPDATED: ‘Failed and neglected’ – wheelchair user criticises NHS Shetland physio department
A wheelchair user has said NHS Shetland’s physiotherapy department has “failed and neglected” him since a life-altering car crash in 2020.
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MRI scanner should be up and running by autumn 2023
NHS Shetland said it has begun the tendering process for an MRI scanner and facilities – marking another milestone in the project. The health board…
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Smokers urged to ‘quit your way’ on national No Smoking Day
The one-in-five Shetlanders who smoke have been encouraged to “quit your way” on national No Smoking Day. Anti-smoking charity Ash Scotland has urged folk to…
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Over 60 new cases
Shetland has recorded a further 61 Covid cases today (Thursday). That takes the isles seven-day total to 472 cases, according to the latest Scottish government…
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Almost 70 new Covid cases
Shetland has recorded a further 67 new Covid cases today (Wednesday). That takes the isles seven-day total to 481 cases, according to the latest Scottish…
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Cautious support for easing of Covid restrictions
Health chiefs have welcomed the Scottish government’s next steps for living with Covid as a “proportionate” response.
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More than 170 new cases over weekend
Shetland has recorded a further 176 new cases over the past three days. NHS Shetland confirmed 70 cases on Monday. That followed 60 on Saturday,…
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Patient’s praise for ‘marvellous’ mobile theatre teams
A patient who suffered “terrible pain” before a knee replacement at the mobile theatre has praised teams for their “absolutely marvellous” work.
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Covid rate almost three times national average but ‘very mild’ for most
Covid-19 is now “a very mild illness” for most people in Shetland, thanks to the high vaccine uptake.
READ FULL STORYOver 70 new Covid cases
Shetland has recorded a further 71 coronavirus cases today (Friday). The isles have now recorded 372 cases in the last seven days, according to the…
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Failure to follow guidance a ‘possible reason’ for Covid spike
Folk failing to follow Covid guidance have been highlighted as a possible reason for the recent spike in cases.
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NHS Shetland has said it has “a small number” of older, more vulnerable patients currently in hospital with Covid. The health board said there were…
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