Clinical Development Fellow Dr Kirsty Brown awarded Cullen prize from Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
NHS Shetland is delighted to announce that Dr Kirsty Brown, Clinical Development Fellow, has been awarded the prestigious William Cullen Prize by the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh (RCPE) in recognition of her outstanding contribution to medical education and service innovation in rural healthcare.
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Good Mental Health for All
‘Good Mental Health for All’ is a multi-agency project which aims to develop a refreshed mental health and wellbeing strategy for Shetland. The steering group leading the project includes representation from NHS Shetland, Shetland Islands Council, the third sector and people with lived experience. During the month of August, the steering group will be undertaking community engagement with a variety of groups and individuals.
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Industrial Action Update
Scheduled industrial action by Junior Doctors has been suspended following a new pay offer from Scottish Government.
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Industrial Action – Junior Doctors - 12-15 July
It has been announced that Scottish Junior Doctors including, doctors in training, have voted through a robust process to strike on 12-15 July 2023.
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IJB Annual Performance Report
On Thursday 29 June, the seventh Annual Performance Report for Shetland Islands Health & Social Care Partnership was presented at the Integration Joint Board meeting.
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Lois Gaffney wins Student Nurse 2022
Staff Nurse Lois Gaffney wins Student Nurse 2022
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Leading charity visits for Cervical Screening Awareness Week in Shetland
Shetland will host the UK’s leading cervical cancer charity for Cervical Screening Awareness Week. Suzanne Kelly, Cervical Cancer Prevention Manager at Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust, will be in Shetland from Tuesday 20 June to Thursday 22 June.
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NHS Shetland rolls out fleet of new electric vehicles to help patients and the planet
As part of NHS Shetland’s commitment to sustainability, a fleet of new electric vehicles have hit the road, helping staff get around the isles while also cutting the board’s carbon footprint.
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New Chief Executive for NHS Shetland
Brian Chittick appointed as the new Chief Executive of NHS Shetland
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Important changes to face mask guidance from 16 May 2023
The national guidance that has required the continued wearing of face masks and face coverings across health and social care settings is being withdrawn tomorrow, Tuesday 16 May 2023.
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NHS Shetland installs new shelters
Four brightly-coloured upturned boat shelters have been installed along the Sletts path for patients, staff and the public to use.
