Hospital 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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Dental practice calls for change in NHS dentistry
Friction between NHS Shetland’s director of dentistry and Lerwick Dental practice has restricted the services on offer to patients. Lerwick Dental Practice made the claim…
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Dental care in the isles was thrown into turmoil this week when a major practice announced it was de-registering NHS patients. The decision by the…
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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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NHS Shetland’s annual review to take place
NHS Shetland’s annual review will take place this month, giving the public an opportunity to hear about what the health board has in store over…
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NHS marks Suicide Prevention Day
NHS Shetland is looking to change that narrative around the “complex issue” of suicide. Today (Tuesday) 10th September, is Suicide Prevention Day, which is observed…
READ FULL STORYHealth service alerted to contaminated cocaine in Northern Isles
NHS Shetland has been warned there may be contaminated cocaine circulating in the Northern Isles. Shetland Alcohol and Drugs Partnership (SADP) today (Friday) issued a…
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NHS warning over infections
NHS Shetland’s public health team is providing guidance following a rise in viral andrespiratory infections, typically associated with the winter months in Shetland. In a…
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First patients to use MRI scanner give it ringing endorsement
Patients have begun to benefit from the new MRI scanner – and say it is “so much better” than before.
READ FULL STORYHealth board reviewing staffing levels after 475 sign petition calling for GP to be reinstated
The health board has confirmed it is reviewing health centre staffing levels after almost 500 people signed a petition calling for a GP’s reinstatement.
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First sections of new MRI building arrive for assembly
Modular sections of the new MRI building have begun to arrive – after the project was twice delayed by weather and ferry disruption.
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MRI build delayed for second week due to poor weather and NorthLink disruption
A new MRI building has been held up for the second week running due to transport issues.
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