Health / NHS Shetland in talks with government as mental health waiting time figure goes well off targetMSP calls for urgent action as ‘waiting times have never been met by the government’
Health / McGregor calls for IJB to be a ‘little more aggressive’ in budget talks
Election letters 2019 / What is the future of the NHS?
Community / New service to launch for people affected by alcohol or drug misuse
Health / New hospital would need to look at long-term picture, incoming NHS chief saysStaffing and sustainability of services also on the agenda for new chief executive
News round-up / Children’s flu vaccine delay, wasted trip for rugby team, Herkja EP launch
Health / Health board appoints new chief executive
Health / Measles alert issued after ferry sailingPassengers on a northbound journey in early October have been contacted by the NHS
Health / Number of winter deaths down by one quarterNHS Shetland flu vaccination plan gets underway in October and November
Updated NHS to carry out review that could pave the way for new hospital
Health / Gilbert Bain deemed not fit for purpose as new hospital mooted again
Health / Red Cross guest house in Aberdeen facing closureShetland MSP Beatrice Wishart said the decision to shut the accommodation, often used by families of island NHS patients, is ‘very concerning’
Health / New healthcare model for Bressay given the green light
News round-up / Health board tops list, peatbog restoration day, archaeology weekend, bike trial raises cash
Health / Day surgery upgrade secures funding
Health / Peer supporter numbers on the rise as breastfeeding week kicks off
Health / New healthcare facility proposed for Bressay
Health / Day surgery upgrade moves step closer
Health board has lowest sickness absence rate in Scotland
Health / Etta joins the gang as laboratory scheme heads to isles
Health / Actor full of praise for Gilbert Bain staff
Health / New service for travel vaccinations
Health / Training unit heads north to teach surgical skills
Health / Outgoing NHS chief sets out challenges ahead
Health / GP recruitment initiative showing first results
Community / NHS staff to kayak for MRI appeal
Health / GP recruitment hub providing ‘very encouraging’ results
Entertainment / Doctor waves goodbye to isles with charity concert
Council / Over 700 tonnes of clinical waste burned by SIC
Health / Hospital beds to reopen
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