In The Shetland Times this week…
• Former SIC leader Gary Robinson takes top job at the health board.
• Homes are ready for Syrian refugee families.
• Body found in search for missing woman.
• NHS Shetland in talks with Holyrood over 1.6 million budget blackhole.
• Plus two pages of coverage from the Shetland Bus commemorations in Scalloway.
… and much more.
SaxaVord Spaceport has welcomed a £10m UK government funding boost.
READ FULL STORYModular sections of the new MRI building have begun to arrive – after the project was twice delayed by weather and ferry disruption.
READ FULL STORYA new MRI building has been held up for the second week running due to transport issues.
READ FULL STORYThe health board has thanked its staff, partners and the community for their help during the winter weather.
READ FULL STORYHospital visitors are being limited to two at a time per patient, NHS Shetland has advised, as it faces a “very busy” period at the…
READ FULL STORYPeople are being urged to avoid visiting the hospital, or any care homes, if they feel unwell. The plea has come from NHS Shetland, which…
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Gordon downing
So a new chief has been appointed for NHS shetland board. I can offer some suggestions as to where to save money. Too many hotel services department managers for a start. Surplus to requirements with no idea of infection control. Many senior management could take a pay cut. An end to job creation for senior management family members. I could go on
Mr ian Tinkler
How about a basic knowledge or even simplistic understanding of medicine as a job requirement amongst our senior appointments. Not just having the right pals and political allies!