Gilbert Bain extends visitor restrictions
NHS Shetland has extended visitor limits to the Gilbert Bain hospital amid a continued surge in respiratory illness. Only “essential visits” will be allowed, the…
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Hospital accepts ‘essential visitors only’ amid surge in respiratory illnesses
Visitor restrictions have been introduced at the Gilbert Bain Hospital to keep staff and patients safe amid a surge in respiratory illnesses in the community.
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NHS consultant receives prestigious recognition
An NHS Shetland consultant – Caroline Heggie – is one of seven doctors to be awarded the first-evercredential in rural and remote health (unscheduled and…
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Bed occupancy still ‘very high’ at hospital despite ‘slight’ improvement
The Gilbert Bain Hospital remains under pressure despite recent improvements, the health board has said.
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Dental row intensifies with claims of ‘threats and harassment’
The row around dental services has intensified with claims of “threats and harassment”.
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POLL: Do you support assisted dying legislation?
Twenty health professionals have united in opposition to the assisted dying bills, which are progressing through the legislative process.
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Drink driving dental hygienist ‘misjudged’ effect of cough medicine
A drink driving dental hygienist from Dundee was found to be twice the limit after misjudging the effect of cough medicine, a court heard.
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Blue-green algae spotted in Sandy Loch
Potentially toxic blue-green algae has been spotted in Sandy Loch, according to a notice from the council this morning (Tuesday).
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Procedures cancelled as Gilbert Bain under ‘extreme pressure’
Hospital bosses have announced the Gilbert Bain is under “extreme pressure” forcing the cancellation of some appointments and procedures.
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No ‘dispute’ between NHS Shetland and Lerwick Dental Practice
There is no “dispute” between Lerwick Dental Practice and NHS Shetland – the director of dentistry has stressed. Antony Visocchi has commented this week after…
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Emergency evacuation from oil rig
An oil worker was evacuated from a deep-sea rig to Shetland this afternoon (Wednesday) in a medical emergency. Shetland coastguard said it received an evacuation…
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Care home criticised in report
The Walter and Joan Gray care home in Scalloway has been described as unsafe and understaffed in a damning report from the Scottish Care Inspectorate….
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Santa’s last rounds at the Gilbert Bain
After more than a decade of ward rounds at the Gilbert Bain hospital, Santa Claus is hanging up the red robes, nylon beard and fuzzy, festive…
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£180k from National Lottery for Clan child support
The National Lottery has awarded Clan more than £180,000 to support children impacted by cancer. The funds will be split between the Clan’s children and…
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