NHS Shetland considers asking for a Holyrood loan due to overspend

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NHS Shetland is considering asking the Scottish government for a loan after overspending by more than 10% this financial year.

The health board has exceeded its budget by £1.2m, which said to be largely due to locum doctor costs.

Officials are projecting a £3m overspend by March next year if the situation is not reversed.

Chief executive Ralph Roberts said brokerage could be requested from Holyrood to balance the books.