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An “extremely challenging financial position” continues to face the isles’ health and social care partnership, auditors have warned.Members of the integration joint board were told by auditor Deloitte on Friday that the board has a responsibility to balance its budget.The body, which c... Read more...
Councillors have voiced concern over a proposal to reduce mental health spending in the coming financial year.The apprehension came as elected members at Monday's policy and resources committee saw papers relating to the 2018/19 budget for the integration joint board.The board, which provide... Read more...
Hefty locum costs and a shortage of permanent GPs means health chiefs are facing a half a million overspend in primary care.Members of Shetland's Integration Joint Board – which oversees health and social care, were told the cost of employing locum GPs was expected to tip £500,000 by the end ... Read more...
The Scottish government has again been urged to stump up more cash to stop "draconian cuts" facing health and social care.IJB vice-chairman Allison Duncan argued the case today with Minister for Public Health and Sport Aileen Campbell at an NHS Shetland annual meeting.Fears have been raised ... Read more...
Ronas Ward is to remain mothballed, with a decision over its future from NHS Shetland expected in May or June.Today members of the Integration Joint Board - which brings together council and NHS social care services, backed plans for more intermediate care in the community in a bid to keep patie... Read more...