Social media negativity ‘not helpful’ in attracting health workers
Negative comments about accommodation on social media are deterring health workers from taking roles in Shetland, a human resources director has said.
READ FULL STORYNegative comments about accommodation on social media are deterring health workers from taking roles in Shetland, a human resources director has said.
READ FULL STORYThe first cases of seasonal vomiting and diarrhoea have been recorded by NHS Shetland. The health authority has urged people to reduce the risk of…
READ FULL STORYA new bereavement suite for parents who have suffered an early pregnancy loss has opened today in the Gilbert Bain Hospital.
READ FULL STORYFrom today (Sunday) Levenwick Medical Practice will become managed by NHS Shetland rather than operating as an independent practice. This is in response to a…
READ FULL STORYA new full-time resident nurse is set to move into Fair Isle early next year. NHS Shetland advertised the role just last month, with the…
READ FULL STORYThe autumn and winter vaccination programme for flu and Covid is now under way, with the main programme running until mid-December. NHS Shetland says the…
READ FULL STORYA Shetland staff nurse has been named Nursing Student of the Year at the Royal College Nursing (RCN) Scotland Nurse of the Year awards ceremony….
READ FULL STORYA new interim chief officer has been appointed to Shetland’s Integration Joint Board (IJB).
READ FULL STORYBrian Chittick has been appointed as the new chief executive of NHS Shetland.
READ FULL STORYNHS Shetland has unveiled its new boat-themed shelters between the Lerwick Health Centre and the new Sletts path, which is popular with walkers. The shelters…
READ FULL STORYThe first coronary angiogram in Shetland has been hailed as a major progression in plans to provide care closer to home.
READ FULL STORYTwo Covid outbreaks were reported in the Gilbert Bain Hospital this winter – but have since returned to “very low” numbers in the community.
READ FULL STORYAn isles teenager who suffers from a progressive muscular weakness is reaping the rewards of a new specialist bed. Harrison Morris has an inherited disorder…
READ FULL STORYTime is running out for people in need of their first or second dose of the Covid-19 vaccine. NHS Shetland says the offer will end…
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