Isles MP warns NHS will go into ‘reverse’
NHS services risk going backwards, the isles MP warned if the National Insurance contribution increase is not offset for GPs and other care providers. Speaking…
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‘Credible and serious’ pay offer to be considered by NHS staff
NHS workers who are members of Unison will consider a pay deal described as “credible and serious” by the trade union. A long running pay…
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NHS patient travel office re-opened
NHS Shetland’s patient travel department re-opened on Burgh Road today (Tuesday) at Montfield. The new office will be open from Monday to Friday for the…
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NHS family fun day has been cancelled
The NHS family fun day planned at Gilbertson Park for Saturday has been cancelled. A suitable new date is being decided upon for the end…
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Shetland one of only two health boards to achieve A&E waiting time targets
Figures produced by the Scottish government show 97.1 per cent of Shetland patients attending the Gilbert Bain Hospital in Lerwick were seen within four hours…
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Marketing experts to attract health professionals to Shetland
Marketing experts are being drafted in to attract senior health professionals to Shetland and address its longstanding overspend on locums.
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Patient travel service to close for office move
NHS Shetland has warned its patient travel service will be closed for one day next week to allow an office move to take place. The…
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NHS bringing in agency staff after latest Covid case
NHS Shetland has been forced to bring in agency workers because a number of its own staff have been told to self-isolate.
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Longer self-isolation for Covid-19 cases hailed a ‘big and decisive’ step
Shetland’s health chief has welcomed changes requiring Covid-19 positive patients to self-isolate for longer as a “big and decisive step towards protecting our community”. Michael…
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Clap for Carers back to celebrate birthday of NHS
Shetlanders will be encouraged to clap for the NHS again this evening, to celebrate the 72nd birthday of the health service. At 5pm on Sunday…
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Support telephone line for NHS, health and care staff
A new telephone line has been set up in response to Covid-19 to support the wellbeing of all NHS, health and care staff during the difficult
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Coronavirus cases reach Shetland
Two people in Shetland have tested positive for coronavirus, the Scottish government has confirmed. The cases were first brought to light in a social media…
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NorthLink and NHS issue measles warnings after passenger taken ill
NHS Grampian and NorthLink have both warned passengers to be wary of the symptoms of measles after a passenger on a north-bound sailing was later
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Councillor’s ‘bloody good news’ after cancer scare
A councillor who was diagnosed with prostate cancer says he is celebrating “bloody good news” after being given the all clear.
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