Clan extends opening hours in Lerwick
Starting today (Wednesday), Clan Cancer Support will stay open later in Shetland, in the hopes of helping more people battling the disease. Based at Islesburgh…
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Free screening clinics offered amid big increase in mouth cancer
Dental teams are urging people to “get to know your mouth” to help tackle rising cancer rates.
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Stroke group marks first 20 years
A 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…
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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.
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Health board hopes work on new hospital may resume before end of year
The Gilbert Bain Hospital replacement project is hoped to get back on track by the end of the year, a meeting heard.
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Cheap nail products behind huge rise in allergies and health problems
A trained nail technician has warned of a looming health crisis arising from unqualified providers using inferior products.
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Talk to highlight genetic risk in Shetland
Viking Genes are set to hold at a talk to explain genetic changes that have become more “common” in Shetland and the medical conditions associated
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Students, pregnant women and older people urged to take vaccines against serious diseases
Students, over-75s and pregnant women are being urged to get vaccinated against serious diseases – some of which are reported to be on the rise.
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Meeting to sound out interest in reforming Parkinson’s support group
A meeting is taking place tonight (Wednesday) to sound out interest in relaunching the Parkinson’s support group.
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Audiologist expected to take up post in new year to tackle waiting times
The appointment of a permanent audiologist is hoped to tackle a growing backlog of patients which has seen urgent cases referred to the mainland.
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Health professionals hold vigil in support of colleagues in Gaza
Health professionals held a vigil in a show of solidarity with colleagues in Gaza who they say are working in increasingly intolerable conditions.
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Levenwick Medical Practice to be managed by NHS Shetland
From today (Sunday) Levenwick Medical Practice will become managed by NHS Shetland rather than operating as an independent practice. This is in response to a…
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NHS confirms Covid is circulating with cases expected to increase
Public health leaders have urged people to take up vaccine invitations after it emerged Covid was back again.
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Hundreds of young people attend free heart screening event
More than 200 young people attended a free heart screening event, which looks set to return following overwhelming support.
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