In Scotland, children and young people aged 2-17 yrs are being offered the nasal spray flu vaccine. Parents and carers of children aged 2-5 years will receive a letter with appointment details, or info on how to book an appointment for their child. nhsinform.scot/childflu

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#jobs #NHS #Shetland #islandmedics To apply for this job: apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/vacancies.aspx…

Calling #NHSScotland employees! Join us for #SpeakUpWeek. We've got FREE live events with NHS leaders, videos, blogs and more. Sign up now! inwo.spso.org.uk/speak-week #SpeakUp

We were delighted to welcome John Burns Chief Operating Officer of NHS Scotland & Paula Speirs Deputy Chief Operating Officer of NHS Scotland on Thursday & Friday. Mr Burns & Ms Speirs met with colleagues from across the Health & Social Care Partnership, Acute & Support Services

On International Overdose Awareness Day, we remember those who are no longer with us and support those who struggle with addiction. No one should stand alone in our fight to end overdose. #TogetherWeCan Support ➡️ ow.ly/E37K50TaXrl Naloxone kit ➡️ ow.ly/mley50TaXrk

Today is International Overdose Awareness Day, a day to remember those who have been affected by a drug overdose, as well as their friends, families and communities. For #IOAD2024, Dr Tara Shivaji, PHS's lead for drugs and alcohol, recorded this message. #TogetherWeCan

Today, Saturday 31 August marks International Overdose Awareness Day. Shetland Recovery Hub & Community Network is holding an event in Lerwick Flower Park to provide a space for people to come together to talk, grieve and remember their loved ones at 8pm. #IOAD2024 #EndOverdose

☀️We were delighted to be at the Unst Show on Saturday. We enjoyed chatting to folk about what matters to them in terms of healthcare provision, and sharing some great resources from a number of teams. We were also joined by our colleagues at the Scottish Ambulance 🥳

Alzheimer Scotland, Shetland offer a range of support and activities for people with dementia, their partners, families and friends. For activities on throughout Sep, please visit: shetlandcarers.org/news/alzheimer…

Less than 4 weeks until #SpeakUpWeek! Join us in promoting the freedom for staff to speak up in healthcare in Scotland! Sign up for events now: inwo.spso.org.uk/speak-week #SpeakWeek #NHSScotland #Safety #Wellbeing Public Health Scotland NHS Lothian

Applying for one of our 350+ careers? 👀 Learn about the NHS application process with this useful guide! 🎉 📲 careers.nhs.scot/work-with-us/h… #NHSScotlandCareers

Today is World Sexual Health Day NHS Shetland Sexual Health Clinic is located in Outpatients at the Gilbert Bain Hospital on Monday evenings 5:45 pm - 7:45 pm. This is a confidential, non-judgemental service for all. nhsshetland.scot/services/sexua…

Thinking about a career in nursing? 🧑‍⚕️ Nurses deliver safe and effective care, responding to a range of patient needs ❤️ Discover the many nursing routes you could take today! 👇 careers.nhs.scot/explore-career… #NHSScotland #NHSJobs

Online sessions will be held 18 & 19 September for island communities to share views on social care, social work & community health support. Anyone with experience of using or delivering these services & unpaid carers are welcome. Sign up to a session➡️ bit.ly/3TdK5PW

It’s time to #ReThinkDementia If a friend or relative has been diagnosed with dementia, staying in contact, including them in social activities, and doing many of the things you’ve always done can help them stay well for longer. Visit nhsinform.scot/RethinkDementia

NES has launched a suite of new resources in our patient safety zone: including 4 modules on Primary Care Patient Safety modules for General Practice including medication errors, diagnostic errors, admin errors and patient engagement. Check it out here learn.nes.nhs.scot/77117

Health Secretary @NeilCGray and Minister for Equalities @KaukabStewart met with representatives from the NHS Ethnic Minority Forum to discuss racism as a public health challenge. Read more here: bit.ly/Anti-racismRel…

The Rethink Dementia campaign, launched by Health Secretary @NeilCGray encourages people with relatives or friends diagnosed with the illness to continue with everyday activities to help people stay well for longer. More info here: bit.ly/RethinkDementi…

I thought we reached peak kindness with the group earlier this week but another incredible #ASIST course in #shetland So much care&love &great to see momentum as we build towards #suicidepreventionweek NHSShetland SAMH LivingWorks UK-EU Brian Chittick NHS Healthy Shetland