Stories tagged with Tag: Gilbert Bain Hospital

Woman attacked by runaway cow in Lerwick

A woman was taken to hospital tonight after being attacked by an out-of-control cow which went on the rampage in Lerwick.

June 2, 2015 | 8.55pm

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Woman cyclist injured in Cunningsburgh

A woman cyclist was taken to hospital this morning after an incident involving a van in Cunningsburgh.

April 8, 2015 | 11.10am

Police name woman who died in road accident

Police Scotland have named the woman who died in yesterday’s single-vehicle road accident in Shetland as Brenda Hay, 47, of Skerries.

February 15, 2015 | 2.55pm

Pensioner attacked in hospital

A teenager has been placed on supervision for two years after assaulting an elderly man at the Gilbert Bain Hospital on Christmas Eve.

February 5, 2015 | 4.36pm

Man taken to hospital after collision

A man was taken to hospital last night after being hit by a car in Lerwick.

November 11, 2014 | 4.34pm

Two call-outs for coastguard

Shetland Coastguard has been called out for twice today for medical evacuations.

September 16, 2014 | 4.51pm

Two seamen airlifted by helicopter

The Sumburgh-based coastguard helicopter was called to the rescue of two seamen in separate incidents this morning.

July 1, 2014 | 3.28pm

Camper airlifted from Oxna

A camper who was close to going into a diabetic coma was airlifted from Oxna this morning by Shetland Coastguard.

June 28, 2014 | 11.44am

Survey to assess ‘life span’ of hospital

A condition survey of NHS-owned buildings including the Gilbert Bain Hospital will take place in the autumn.

June 25, 2014 | 11.27am

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Areas for improvement identified at hospital

NHS Shetland has received a largely positive inspection report regarding its care of older people in hospital. But hospital chiefs have been told they must

June 5, 2014 | 4.54pm

New posts to make hospital ‘fit for purpose’

Two new consultant posts are to be created at the Gilbert Bain Hospital to improve services and relieve pressure on staff.

February 11, 2014 | 4.25pm

Hospital takes action on cleanliness

The Gilbert Bain Hospital has been told to improve cleanliness in several areas following an unannounced inspection in November.

January 13, 2014 | 4.29pm

Fishing and Marine

Spanish fishermen airlifted to Lerwick

Shetland Coastguard went to the aid of a Spanish fishing vessel which reported a fire at 5am.

November 20, 2013 | 10.01am

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