NHS Shetland is top national performer for musculoskeletal complaints
Patients in Shetland with musculoskeletal complaints are the best served in the country, new figures have revealed. Across Scotland just 49 per cent of patients…
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Strike action to go ahead at Aberdeen Airport
Strike action at Aberdeen Airport will take place this week after union members rejected a new offer from management.
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Step this way – volunteers wanted to lead short walks
Volunteers are being sought to lead short walks in their community as part of an NHS scheme to get people more active.
READ FULL STORY‘No deal’ Brexit could mean no guarantee of medicines
The head of NHS Shetland has said that he cannot guarantee isles’ medicine supplies in the event of a no-deal Brexit. That was the answer…
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Minister hears plea for debts to be written off
Locum costs, hospital bed closures because of staffing shortages and staff retention have been among the issues discussed at NHS Shetland’s annual review meeting.
READ FULL STORYVenue shift for NHS patient travel service
NHS Shetland’s Patient Travel Service is moving to a different part of the Gilbert Bain Hospital while building work is carried out.
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SIC to receive share of £10.5 million for inter-island ferries
Shetland Islands Council is to receive a share of £10.5 million for inter-island ferries next year, following a draft budget revealed by the Scottish government….
READ FULL STORYRape victims’ support is in place, says NHS
Ongoing efforts are being made to ensure isles residents who suffer from rape or sexual assault are given appropriate support. NHS Shetland’s director of nursing…
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Lifetime achievement award for NHS Shetland director of pharmacy
NHS Shetland’s director of pharmacy has gained a lifetime achievement award at thh Scottish Pharmacy Awards.
READ FULL STORYNHS Shetland backs plans for ‘tobacco-free generation’
NHS Shetland has agreed to add its name to a national charter for a “tobacco-free generation” – as part of the Scottish government’s push to…
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Financial challenges flagged up for health and social care
An “extremely challenging financial position” continues to face the isles’ health and social care partnership, auditors have warned. Members of the integration joint board were…
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Locum costs could contribute to £4.8m overspend
A bleak picture of health service finances was presented to the integration joint board (IJB) on Wednesday where members heard of a predicted overspend of…
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“Ambitious” 10-year plan hopes to improve outcomes for all
An “ambitious” 10-year plan which aims to improve the lives of every Shetland resident was launched on Tuesday. The Shetland Partnership Plan 2018 – 2028…
READ FULL STORYLocum psychiatrist costs health board £625,000 a year
NHS Shetland is aiming to boost its consultant psychiatrist numbers – as it looks to cut locum spending and save more than £450,000 a year.
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