Covid outbreaks in hospital affected 22 patients and staff members
Two Covid outbreaks were reported in the Gilbert Bain Hospital this winter – but have since returned to “very low” numbers in the community.
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Specialist bed helps brave Harrison get a good night’s sleep
An isles teenager who suffers from a progressive muscular weakness is reaping the rewards of a new specialist bed. Harrison Morris has an inherited disorder…
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Vaccine offer drawing to a close
Time is running out for people in need of their first or second dose of the Covid-19 vaccine. NHS Shetland says the offer will end…
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Dickson to leave role as NHS chief
Michael Dickson is to leave his role as chief executive of NHS Shetland. The health board announced on Friday he will be taking up a…
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NHS Shetland ‘soft launch’ new website
NHS Shetland has announced the “soft launch” of their new website. A new website is under construction to improve the experience for users who frequently…
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Urgent NHS transfers to go ahead amid Hial walkout
NHS Shetland have confirmed emergency patient transfers will be taking place over the three days of strike action affecting island airports. Highlands and Islands Airports…
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Student nurses give health board ‘absolutely incredible’ feedback
Student nurses have given a ringing endorsement of their learning experiences in Shetland – with 100 per cent satisfaction ratings.
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Temporary emergency department relocation at Gilbert Bain
Gilbert Bain hospital is to temporarily relocate the emergency department while maintenance on electrics is completed. Patients will find the emergency department in the day…
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NHS: Consider missing Up-Helly-A’ if you’re unwell
NHS Shetland has asked people not to attend events such as Up-Helly-A’ festivals if they feel unwell. The health board said cases of Covid, flu…
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Health chief Dickson ‘astonished’ with OBE in New Year Honours List
Health chief Michael Dickson said he was “astonished” and “overwhelmed” to have been awarded an OBE in the New Year Honours List.
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Toys donated to NHS Shetland
NHS Shetland said it had been “very fortunate” after toys were donated by Cooke Aquaculture to the Gilbert Bain Hospital. The salmon farming company, with…
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Two health centres forced to close
The Unst and Walls health centres have had to close because of a lack of power. NHS Shetland said patients in those areas who required…
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Gilbertson Park vaccination clinic to close
The Gilbertson Park vaccination clinic will close next week, and be dismantled. The games hall will then be returned to its normal use. Over 67,000…
READ FULL STORYNHS Shetland recognises award winners
Work done by NHS Shetland over the last year has been celebrated in a presentation today (Monday) at a virtual event. Eleven projects showcasing improvements…
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