Letters / NHS funding
Ian Kinniburgh as chairman of Shetland NHS board responded on 10 March to comments from Tavish Scott about Shetland NHS being “short-changed” by the Scottish government.
The letter spelt out that NHS Shetland was not being short changed.
It was quite a technical letter. Either the LibDems did not read it or did not understand the letter because the same “short-changed” accusation is made in Alistair Carmichael’s election communication.
In an election these things happen when you are desperate.
Brian Nugent
Hamnavoe
Burra
Become a supporter of Shetland News
Shetland News is asking its many readers to consider start paying for their dose of the latest local news delivered straight to their PC, tablet or mobile phone.
Journalism comes at a price and because that price is not being paid in today’s rapidly changing media world, most publishers - national and local - struggle financially despite very healthy audience figures.
Most online publishers have started charging for access to their websites, others have chosen a different route. Shetland News currently has over 600 supporters who are all making small voluntary financial contributions. All funds go towards covering our cost and improving the service further.
Your contribution will ensure Shetland News can: -
- Bring you the headlines as they happen;
- Stay editorially independent;
- Give a voice to the community;
- Grow site traffic further;
- Research and publish more in-depth news, including more Shetland Lives features.
If you appreciate what we do and feel strongly about impartial local journalism, then please become a supporter of Shetland News by either making a single payment or monthly subscription.
Support us from as little as £3 per month – it only takes a minute to sign up. Thank you.