More medical students could head north as health board considers stronger ties with university
Trainee doctors could be coming to work in the isles under plans to boost ties between the health board and the University of Aberdeen.
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College vice principal takes NHS post
NHS Shetland has appointed the vice principal of Shetland College and the NAFC Marine Centre to its board. Andy Glen spent 10 years as an…
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Parents urged to take children for flu vaccine
Parents are being urged to take their children for their flu vaccination. Latest figures for the isles show almost half (47 per cent) of those…
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Addressing the issues around alcohol (Rhiannon Jehu)
As a sober addict, I was sad to read that Elizabeth Robinson’s report on the over-provision of alcohol in Shetland was criticised.
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Windfarm consultation, Trump views and Halcrow’s adventure
Windfarm consultation, Trump views and Halcrow’s adventure
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Health official defends daytime alcohol ban proposal
A health official has defended the findings of a report into alcohol that suggested a daytime ban on off sales, following criticism from a leading…
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Resuscitation training for NHS Shetland staff
Six senior medical staff were being trained in Lerwick this week so that they can become trainers in resuscitation for other medical practitioners.
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Uncertain future for recycling and concerning results for local health board
In The Shetland Times this week… • Uncertain future for Shetland’s only dedicated glass recycling plant. • Dedicated fundraiser Sandy Peterson’s latest mad-cap adventure in aid of…
READ FULL STORYQuestioning the Ronas Ward replacement model (Billy Fox)
In reply to NHS Shetland chairman Kinniburgh’s letter “Response to Fox letter”, I too have no intention to engage in a protracted media exchange. Suffice
READ FULL STORYResponse to Fox letter (Ian Kinniburgh)
I am taking this opportunity to respond to the recent letter from councillor Billy Fox following the Speakeasy broadcast on Tuesday evening but I am
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NHS walk-in clinic cancelled
Saturday’s walk-in clinic at the Gilbert Bain has been cancelled
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Ward closures, air accident investigation and mental health waiting times
• Gilbert Bain’s Ronas Ward is set to close. • NHS Shetland is the worst performing health board in Scotland when it comes to mental
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Westlake critical of ‘dysfunctional’ GP clinic system
• A Lerwick councillor has demanded answers from NHS Shetland, saying she and fellow residents are angered and frustrated at a lack of available doctors’
READ FULL STORYBreast screening disruption
The mobile breast screening service at Clickimin in Lerwick was slightly disrupted yesterday after radiographers were unable to fly to the isles because of fog.
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