Surgical procedures called off at hospital
NHS Shetland has cancelled non-urgent surgical procedures as it tackles a continuing strain on resources at the Gilbert Bain. The health board warns the hospital…
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Surgical procedures cancelled as pressure mounts at hospital
Surgical procedures have been cancelled at the Gilbert Bain Hospital as it continues to run at full capacity. NHS Shetland issued the update update this…
READ FULL STORYGilbert 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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NHS issues surgery cancellation warning
NHS Shetland has warned of potential cancellations to surgical procedures. The health board made the announcement today (Tuesday), almost three weeks after the Gilbert Bain…
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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”.
READ FULL STORYHospital working at full capacity
The Gilbert Bain Hospital is continuing to operate at full capacity following news last week staff were working under “extreme pressure”. But NHS Shetland says…
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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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NHS Shetland willing to work with Lerwick dental Practice
NHS Shetland is working alongside the Lerwick Dental Practice to maintain the levels of health service dentists in the isles, the health board has said….
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Lerwick Dental Practice calls for public meeting following decision to deregister NHS patients
Lerwick Dental Practice has called for a public meeting to be held following its announcement to deregister some of its NHS patients. In a statement…
READ FULL STORYHospital needs ‘immediate’ work, health board says
Work is needed to be done to the Gilbert Bain Hospital “immediately,” after survey works highlighted the deteriorating condition the ageing building is in. NHS…
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