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.
READ FULL STORYA focus on “grow your own workforce” has helped the health board slash its spend on agency nursing cover by almost a half.
READ FULL STORYNHS Shetland’s annual review will take place this month, giving the public an opportunity to hear about what the health board has in store over…
READ FULL STORYNHS Shetland is looking to change that narrative around the “complex issue” of suicide. Today (Tuesday) 10th September, is Suicide Prevention Day, which is observed…
READ FULL STORYNHS Shetland has been warned there may be contaminated cocaine circulating in the Northern Isles. Shetland Alcohol and Drugs Partnership (SADP) today (Friday) issued a…
READ FULL STORYNHS Shetland’s public health team is providing guidance following a rise in viral andrespiratory infections, typically associated with the winter months in Shetland. In a…
READ FULL STORYPatients have begun to benefit from the new MRI scanner – and say it is “so much better” than before.
READ FULL STORYThe health board has confirmed it is reviewing health centre staffing levels after almost 500 people signed a petition calling for a GP’s reinstatement.
READ FULL STORYModular sections of the new MRI building have begun to arrive – after the project was twice delayed by weather and ferry disruption.
READ FULL STORYA new MRI building has been held up for the second week running due to transport issues.
READ FULL STORYThe health board has thanked its staff, partners and the community for their help during the winter weather.
READ FULL STORYHospital visitors are being limited to two at a time per patient, NHS Shetland has advised, as it faces a “very busy” period at the…
READ FULL STORYPeople are being urged to avoid visiting the hospital, or any care homes, if they feel unwell. The plea has come from NHS Shetland, which…
READ FULL STORYNHS Shetland has warned bacteria causing food poisoning are closely linked to poultry such as turkey. However, precautions can be taken to stay safe over…
READ FULL STORYNegative comments about accommodation on social media are deterring health workers from taking roles in Shetland, a human resources director has said.
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