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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 3 h 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 3 h ago · Until 31 Dec, 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 3 h 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 3 h ago · Until 16 Nov, 16:30

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