WATCH: Feedback is sought on video consulting
Views are being sought on how health and care services might be delivered remotely in the future.
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New audiology entrance
The audiology service at the Gilbert Bain Hospital has been given a new entrance. And to ensure social distancing, patients using the service are being asked…
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Face masks now compulsory for staff and visitors at Gilbert Bain Hospital
All staff and visitors will have to wear face masks in clinical areas at the Gilbert Bain Hospital from tomorrow (Thursday).
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Folk ‘shielding’ in Shetland can now get out for exercise or seeing family
Vulnerable folk who have been shielding in Shetland during the Covid-19 crisis can now go outside for exercise, leisure and limited socialising. The First Minister…
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Shetland patients advised to take ferry rather than plane to mainland appointments
High risk Shetland patients who need to travel for treatment on the mainland have been recommended to travel by ferry rather than plane. NHS Shetland…
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Easter egg gifts from next year’s Jarl’s Squad
Next year’s Lerwick Up-Helly-A’ jarl-elect Neil Moncrieff and squad member Iain Black handed over Easter eggs to staff at NHS Shetland this weekend.
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Folk urged to seek help if they have other symptoms
People with health issues other than Covid-19 should not be put off seeking assistance during the current crisis, NHS Shetland has urged.
READ FULL STORYCoronavirus deaths are ‘certain’, NHS Shetland chief says
NHS Shetland chief executive Michael Dickson has said that coronavirus deaths are now ‘certain’.
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RAF airlifts patient to mainland with coronavirus symptoms
A patient has been airlifted from Shetland to Aberdeen with possible coronavirus symptoms this morning (Monday 6th April).
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Care home residents test positive for Covid-19
Two residents in an isles care home and an unconnected patient at the Gilbert Bain Hospital have tested positive for Covid-19.
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