In The Shetland Times this week…
• Former SIC leader Gary Robinson takes top job at the health board.
• Homes are ready for Syrian refugee families.
• Body found in search for missing woman.
• NHS Shetland in talks with Holyrood over 1.6 million budget blackhole.
• Plus two pages of coverage from the Shetland Bus commemorations in Scalloway.
… and much more.
Friction between NHS Shetland’s director of dentistry and Lerwick Dental practice has restricted the services on offer to patients. Lerwick Dental Practice made the claim…
READ FULL STORYDental care in the isles was thrown into turmoil this week when a major practice announced it was de-registering NHS patients. The decision by the…
READ FULL STORYShetland’s MP has led an urgent question in the House of Commons on the implication’s of last week’s budget on farming communities. Alistair Carmichael has…
READ FULL STORYDental teams are urging people to “get to know your mouth” to help tackle rising cancer rates.
READ FULL STORYA long-running group that supports stroke victims has marked its first 20 years. Shetland Stroke Support Group was established in 2004 to provide practical support…
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.
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Gordon downing
So a new chief has been appointed for NHS shetland board. I can offer some suggestions as to where to save money. Too many hotel services department managers for a start. Surplus to requirements with no idea of infection control. Many senior management could take a pay cut. An end to job creation for senior management family members. I could go on
Mr ian Tinkler
How about a basic knowledge or even simplistic understanding of medicine as a job requirement amongst our senior appointments. Not just having the right pals and political allies!