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Spring COVID-19 Vaccination
NHS Orkney is urging everyone offered a COVID-19 vaccine this spring to come forward, get vaccinated and stay protected.
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Scotland’s health and social care services face extra pressure at this time of year. We can all help by choosing the right place to get the care we need.
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Team Orkney Awards 2025
Our Team Orkney Awards recognise and celebrate the vital work, commitment and dedication of health and care staff in our community.
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Year Goals 2025
Our Year 2 (2025/26) priorities
Delivering what matters to our community: 2024 – 2028
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Non-urgent advice: Website Updated

We’re pleased to announce our updated website aimed at improving accessibility and enhancing the overall user experience.

We’re currently in the process of migrating content to this new platform. While the transition is underway, some materials may still only be available on our previous site. If you’re unable to find what you need here, please visit our archive site.

If you come across any broken links, please let us know so we can address them promptly. To report a broken link, please contact us via our Contact Us page.

Latest Updates

Phio introduced across Orkney

NHS Orkney are excited to launch “Phio” across Orkney. Phio is a clinically led, free-to-use, interactive assessment physiotherapy service, accessed online (or via the app) with direct support from qualified physiotherapists. Phio is available 24/7 and is an additional resource for anyone seeking physiotherapy advice.

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MRI arrives in Orkney!

The NHS Orkney MRI scanner is due to arrive at The Balfour on Saturday 24 May.

Until March of this year, NHS Orkney was part of the national North of Scotland programme which saw a visiting MRI scanner on site regularly. After reviewing the way the MRI service would be delivered when the regional funding finished, NHS Orkney successfully secured a bid to trial a full time scanner at The Balfour until March 2026.

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Smoke Free Site Policy

Smoking tobacco and the use of vaping products (also known as vapes, electronic cigarettes or e-cigarettes) is not permitted on premises or grounds owned or leased by NHS Orkney. 
Launch of Covid-19 spring vaccination

Vaccination Programme

Please visit our NHS Orkney Vaccination Programme page where you can find up to date information about our vaccination programme and the forthcoming Winter Vaccinations. 
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Team Orkney – Improving Together for our patients and community

Team Orkney – Improving Together is our organisation-wide improvement programme– to further improve care, services and the experience of our patients and community.

NHS Near Me

Please visit these pages to find out more about NHS Near Me consultations held through an online video call.
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Right Care Right Place

Across health and social care there are a range of services and experts available to help. They are often based locally or online to make sure accessing the care you need is convenient and timely. ↗

Emergency Department

Understand where to turn and what to expect when visiting the Emergency Department, from the moment you arrive through to receiving treatment. ↗

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