NHS SHETLAND has the lowest rate of absenteeism of all health boards in Scotland, according to a new statistical report published on Tuesday. The Data Group for NHS Education for Scotland shows that the average absenteeism rate for 2019 and 2020 was just 3.6 per cent, a full percentage point lower than any other health board. 3 of 14Adverts With the first anniversary of the first local Covid case coming up next week, NHS Shetland chief executive Michael Dickson said these latest figures demonstrated the sacrifices staff were prepared to make for the community. “It has been challenging for e...