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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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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