Nhs Shetland

NHS Shetland is dedicated to providing high-quality healthcare services to the residents of Lerwick and the surrounding islands. Their team of experienced healthcare professionals offers a wide range of services, including:

• General practice: Consultations, vaccinations, health checks, and chronic disease management.
• Community nursing: Wound care, medication administration, and support for individuals with long-term health conditions.
• Mental health services: Counselling, therapy, and support groups for individuals experiencing mental health challenges.
• Maternity services: Antenatal care, childbirth, and postnatal support.
• Children's health services: Immunisations, developmental checks, and support for children with special needs.
• Dental services: Routine check-ups, fillings, extractions, and dentures.
• Optometry services: Eye examinations, prescriptions for glasses and contact lenses, and treatment for eye conditions.
• Pharmacy services: Dispensing of medications, advice on medication use, and support for individuals with complex medication needs.

NHS Shetland is committed to providing accessible and inclusive healthcare services. They offer appointments in person, by phone, and online. They also have a dedicated team of interpreters to assist patients who do not speak English as their first language.