Independent practice model has failed to meet the level of care needed locally – Wishart
Up to 6,000 NHS patients could lose registration with Lerwick Dental Practice
However the Lerwick Dental Practice has responded by saying it has had ‘ongoing issues’ with NHS Shetland’s director of dentistry
Local alcohol and drug development officer says ‘behind each statistic is a person; a mum, dad, daughter or son’
- NHS Shetland says GP recruitment remains difficult
- MSP Beatrice Wishart calls for Scottish Government help to make working in the isles more attractive
NHS is urging people to ‘self-check’ due to the shortage of dentists in the isles
NHS Shetland said fewer patients are requiring an overnight stay after a new unit opened in 2022
It comes as the minimum unit price for alcohol could rise from 50p to 65p
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