Health bosses battle with heavy locum spends amid GP shortages
Hefty locum costs and a shortage of permanent GPs means health chiefs are facing a half a million overspend in primary care. Members of Shetland’s…
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More medical students could head north as health board considers stronger ties with university
Trainee doctors could be coming to work in the isles under plans to boost ties between the health board and the University of Aberdeen.
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Windfarm consultation, Trump views and Halcrow’s adventure
Windfarm consultation, Trump views and Halcrow’s adventure
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Westlake critical of ‘dysfunctional’ GP clinic system
• A Lerwick councillor has demanded answers from NHS Shetland, saying she and fellow residents are angered and frustrated at a lack of available doctors’
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GPs to share concerns with health minister
Scottish health secretary Shona Robison will today hear concerns over the number of GP vacancies in the isles. MSP Tavish Scott will be joined by
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Health centre to extend area it covers
The Scalloway Health Centre will take on more patients over a wider area when the new practice opens in the former primary school building later…
READ FULL STORYNHS funds ‘should help tackle GP shortages’
Extra funds for the NHS should help Shetland tackle GP shortages, that is the view of Shetland MSP Tavish Scott ahead of tomorrow’s Autumn Statement.
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Lerwick Health Centre has recorded poor results in a patient survey, with a number of ratings significantly below the Scottish average.
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