Crucial flu vaccination programme ‘off to a good start’ in Shetland
More than 500 health and social care staff have already received flu vaccinations in Shetland since the start of the winter programme. NHS Shetland’ health…
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‘Doing nothing is not an option’ – health and social care partnership posts £1.95m overspend
Shetland’s health and social care partnership reported a £1.95m overspend last year. The integration joint board’s financial position was revealed in annual accounts discussed by…
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Shetland patients risk being ‘cut adrift’ from healthcare services
Politicians are warning that Shetland patients risk being “cut adrift” from healthcare services under current guidance.
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GP ‘worried’ about Up-Helly-A’ after coronavirus reaches isles
An isles GP is “worried” about the potential for a wider coronavirus outbreak in Shetland if this weekend’s South Mainland Up-Helly-A’ (Smuha) goes ahead. Susan Bowie,…
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Winter sickness bug arrives in isles
The first cases of seasonal diarrhoea and vomiting have been reported to NHS Shetland.
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NHS Shetland announces new chief executive
NHS Shetland has announced its new chief executive as “skilled director and registered nurse” Michael Dickson. Mr Dickson replaces Ralph Roberts, who left NHS Shetland…
READ FULL STORYNHS Shetland is top national performer for musculoskeletal complaints
Patients in Shetland with musculoskeletal complaints are the best served in the country, new figures have revealed. Across Scotland just 49 per cent of patients…
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Step this way – volunteers wanted to lead short walks
Volunteers are being sought to lead short walks in their community as part of an NHS scheme to get people more active.
READ FULL STORY‘No deal’ Brexit could mean no guarantee of medicines
The head of NHS Shetland has said that he cannot guarantee isles’ medicine supplies in the event of a no-deal Brexit. That was the answer…
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Althing forum attempts to unpick Brexit
Casting off the traditional debate format in favour of a forum Saturday’s Althing attempted to unpick Brexit and its potential impact on Shetland. Offering insights…
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Hospital repairs needed after downpour
The Gilbert Bain Hospital remains fully operational despite leaking caused by yesterday’s (Monday’s) downpour, NHS Shetland has said. “All patient services and clinics are running…
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Westminster criticised for ‘shambles’ Brexit policy
A pro-independence councillor has lambasted the Westminster government over its Brexit negotiations after a report before elected members warned of possible implications UK withdrawal could
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Locum costs could contribute to £4.8m overspend
A bleak picture of health service finances was presented to the integration joint board (IJB) on Wednesday where members heard of a predicted overspend of…
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Health chiefs order probe after revealing vaccines were kept at wrong temperature
An investigation has been launched and hundreds of patients are being contacted after vaccines were found to have been stored in health centre fridges at…
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