Penny Cunynghame (11 Jan 2021)
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Penny Cunynghame was a health visitor in Shetland between 1975 and 2005. She was based primarily in Brae, in the north mainland of Shetland.
Introduction
Working in Brae Health Centre
What a health visitor is
Working routines and commute
Challenges
Solutions
Contrast with working in London
Medical complaints in Shetland
Accessing treatment and transport
Staying healthy
Support and training
Geographical remit
Non doctor islands
Skills needed in remote and rural medicine
Brexit
Recruitment and retention
Changes to improve provision