Jobs downturn could help boost health and social care job numbers
The downturn in the jobs market could help fill long-vacant posts in health and social care, helping to reduce dependancy on costly locum cover. The…
READ FULL STORYThe downturn in the jobs market could help fill long-vacant posts in health and social care, helping to reduce dependancy on costly locum cover. The…
READ FULL STORYAn “extremely challenging financial position” continues to face the isles’ health and social care partnership, auditors have warned. Members of the integration joint board were…
READ FULL STORYCouncillors 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…
READ FULL STORYHefty 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…
READ FULL STORYThe 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…
READ FULL STORYRonas Ward is to remain mothballed, with a decision over its future from NHS Shetland expected in May or June. Today members of the Integration…
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