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  • Source: NHS Shetland
    HealthHealth & official

    Winter flu and COVID-19 vaccinations are under way in Shetland

    NHS Shetland's winter vaccination programme is running now. Flu jabs began on 22 September and COVID-19 vaccine is available from mid-October, with the aim of finishing before Christmas. Eligible people are invited by text, email or letter, or by their own GP practice (Hillswick, Unst, Whalsay and Yell patients are contacted by their practice). Appointments at the Grantfield Vaccination Centre can be booked through the national portal on NHS inform, or call the national helpline on 0800 030 8013 or NHS Shetland's vaccination team on 01595 743319. Summary written by OneShetland from NHS Shetland's announcement of 16 September 2026.

    Shetland-wide · Posted 33 min ago · Until 24 Dec, 00:00

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  • Source: NHS Shetland
    HealthHealth & official

    NHS Shetland Walk-In Clinic: weekday hours 12pm to 8pm

    The NHS Shetland Walk-In Clinic at Grantfield, Lerwick (opposite the Toll Clock Shopping Centre) offers same-day care for urgent, non-life-threatening problems such as new pain, rashes, fever or infections. Current hours are Monday to Friday 12pm to 8pm (please don't arrive before 12; last slot 7.30pm) and Saturday and Sunday 9am to 5pm (last slot 4.30pm). It is open to everyone, including visitors and people not registered with a Shetland practice, and works on a drop-in basis, so there can be a wait. It is a pilot service and is not for emergencies (call 999), minor injuries (call 111) or repeat prescriptions. Hours can vary, so check NHS Shetland's page before you go. Summary written by OneShetland from NHS Shetland information.

    Shetland-wide · Posted 33 min ago · Until 31 Dec, 00:00

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  • Source: Shetland Islands Council
    Consultations & fundingHealth & official

    Have your say: physical activity survey open until mid-November

    The Active Shetland working group, which includes Shetland Islands Council, Shetland Recreational Trust and NHS Shetland, is running an anonymous survey about physical activity. There is one survey for adults (18 and over) and one for children and young people, and each takes only a few minutes. It is open until mid-November, and adults who take part can enter a prize draw for a NorthLink Ferries return trip for two with a cabin. Take part at shetland.gov.uk/sport-leisure/active-shetland, or ask the Sport & Leisure Service for a paper copy on 01595 744006 or sportandleisure@shetland.gov.uk. Summary written by OneShetland from Shetland Islands Council's announcement of 19 October 2026.

    Shetland-wide · Posted 33 min ago · Until 15 Nov, 00:00

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  • Source: Shetland Islands Council
    Travel & transportHealth & official

    Council inter-island ferries: festive timetable 2026-27 published

    Shetland Islands Council has published the Festive Timetable 2026-27 for its inter-island ferries. It covers the period up to Saturday 2 January 2027 and is on the Council's ferry timetables page, alongside the current Yell, Unst and Fetlar timetable and the timetables for Bressay, Whalsay, Skerries, Papa Stour, Fair Isle and Foula. The Council also publishes ferry status information, so check it before you travel in bad weather. Summary written by OneShetland from Shetland Islands Council's ferries pages.

    Shetland-wide · Posted 33 min ago · Until 3 Jan, 00:00

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  • Source: Warmworks (for Shetland Islands Council)
    Consultations & fundingHealth & official

    £2 million for home energy efficiency in Shetland: how to find out about help

    Shetland Islands Council has welcomed £2 million from the Scottish Government's Heat and Energy Efficient Scotland: Area Based Scheme for 2026-27, up from about £1.15 million in 2025/26. It is expected to support more than 150 households with around 200 measures such as better insulation, solar panels and heat pump systems. Warmworks delivers the scheme for the Council and works with local companies for eligible households. To find out more, call Warmworks' Shetland team on 01595 726 142, email shetland@warmworks.co.uk or visit the Lerwick office at Unit 4J, Toll Clock Shopping Centre (no appointment needed). Eligibility rules apply. Summary written by OneShetland from Warmworks' announcement of 19 August 2026.

    Shetland-wide · Posted 33 min ago · Until 31 Mar, 01:00

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  • Source: NorthLink Ferries
    Travel & transportHealth & official

    NorthLink winter timetable from 1 November, and Christmas and New Year sailing dates

    From 1 November to 31 December 2026, NorthLink's northbound ferry leaves Aberdeen at 19:00 on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, and at 17:00 via Kirkwall on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday, arriving in Lerwick at 07:30. Southbound it leaves Lerwick at 17:30 via Kirkwall on Wednesday and Friday and at 19:00 on other days. There are extra northbound Kirkwall calls on Tuesday 22 and Tuesday 29 December. There will be no Aberdeen-Lerwick sailings in either direction on Thursday 24 December, Friday 25 December, Thursday 31 December or Friday 1 January 2027. Sailings can be changed by weather, so check NorthLink's service update information before you travel. Summary written by OneShetland from NorthLink Ferries' published 2026 timetables.

    Shetland-wide · Posted 33 min ago · Until 2 Jan, 00:00

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  • Source: NHS Shetland
    HealthHealth & official

    Mouth Cancer Action Month: free drop-in sessions at Islesburgh, Lerwick

    NHS Shetland's Oral Health team and Clan Cancer Support are holding free sessions at Islesburgh Community Centre in Lerwick during November. Advice and information drop-ins: Monday 2 November 11am to 1pm, Monday 9 November 2pm to 4pm and Monday 23 November 2pm to 4pm (Room 13). Mouth Cancer Talk: Wednesday 11 November 5pm to 6.30pm (Room 9). Oral Care for Cancer Patients: Wednesday 18 November 11am to 1pm (Room 13). NHS Shetland advises seeing your dentist or GP about a mouth ulcer that has not healed within two to three weeks, a red or white patch, an unexplained lump or swelling, or persistent hoarseness or difficulty swallowing. Summary written by OneShetland from NHS Shetland's announcement of 28 October 2026.

    Shetland-wide · Posted 33 min ago · Until 23 Nov, 16:00

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  • Source: NHS Shetland
    HealthHealth & official

    NHS Shetland Annual Review: public welcome on Monday 16 November

    NHS Shetland is inviting the public to its Annual Review on Monday 16 November, 2.30pm to 4.30pm, in the Meeting Room at Lerwick Town Hall. You can also join online through Microsoft Teams (details on NHS Shetland's page). The meeting looks at the past year's performance and the priorities ahead, with questions put to the Chair and Executive team. Individual patient care cannot be discussed in a public meeting. Questions can be sent in advance by Thursday 12 November on 01595 743060 or shet.corporateservices@nhs.scot. A recording will be posted on NHS Shetland's website the following day. Summary written by OneShetland from NHS Shetland's announcement of 30 October 2026.

    Shetland-wide · Posted 33 min ago · Until 16 Nov, 16:30

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  • Source: Shetland Islands Council
    Council & public servicesHealth & official

    Thinking of standing as a councillor? Council launches information campaign

    Shetland votes for its next councillors in May 2027. Shetland Islands Council has launched its 'Who stands for the Council? It's people like you' campaign to encourage people from all walks of life to consider standing. A new handbook explains what councillors do, who can stand, the support available to elected members and how to become a candidate, and there will be video interviews with current councillors. Drop-in information events are planned for later this year and in early 2027. Find the campaign resources and handbook at shetland.gov.uk/stand. Summary written by OneShetland from Shetland Islands Council's announcement of 14 October 2026.

    Shetland-wide · Posted 33 min ago · Until 31 Jan, 00:00

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