Emergency evacuation from oil rig
An oil worker was evacuated from a deep-sea rig to Shetland this afternoon (Wednesday) in a medical emergency. Shetland coastguard said it received an evacuation…
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Care home criticised in report
The Walter and Joan Gray care home in Scalloway has been described as unsafe and understaffed in a damning report from the Scottish Care Inspectorate….
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Santa’s last rounds at the Gilbert Bain
After more than a decade of ward rounds at the Gilbert Bain hospital, Santa Claus is hanging up the red robes, nylon beard and fuzzy, festive…
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£180k from National Lottery for Clan child support
The National Lottery has awarded Clan more than £180,000 to support children impacted by cancer. The funds will be split between the Clan’s children and…
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Council approves £400,000 for new health projects
The health and social care partnership has signed off almost £400,000 for six new projects – from mental health to patient accommodation – but rejected…
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Clan extends opening hours in Lerwick
Starting today (Wednesday), Clan Cancer Support will stay open later in Shetland, in the hopes of helping more people battling the disease. Based at Islesburgh…
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Free screening clinics offered amid big increase in mouth cancer
Dental teams are urging people to “get to know your mouth” to help tackle rising cancer rates.
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Stroke group marks first 20 years
A long-running group that supports stroke victims has marked its first 20 years. Shetland Stroke Support Group was established in 2004 to provide practical support…
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Health board almost halves nursing agency spend with focus on ‘grow your own’
A focus on “grow your own workforce” has helped the health board slash its spend on agency nursing cover by almost a half.
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Health board hopes work on new hospital may resume before end of year
The Gilbert Bain Hospital replacement project is hoped to get back on track by the end of the year, a meeting heard.
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Cheap nail products behind huge rise in allergies and health problems
A trained nail technician has warned of a looming health crisis arising from unqualified providers using inferior products.
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Talk to highlight genetic risk in Shetland
Viking Genes are set to hold at a talk to explain genetic changes that have become more “common” in Shetland and the medical conditions associated
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Students, pregnant women and older people urged to take vaccines against serious diseases
Students, over-75s and pregnant women are being urged to get vaccinated against serious diseases – some of which are reported to be on the rise.
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Meeting to sound out interest in reforming Parkinson’s support group
A meeting is taking place tonight (Wednesday) to sound out interest in relaunching the Parkinson’s support group.
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