Where compassion meets adventure – NHS Orkney launches new recruitment campaign

In a week where Orkney hosts the 20th International Island Games, taking centre stage and showing off the islands basked […]

Cabinet Secretary visits NHS Orkney

Today, in the week Orkney proudly hosts the International Island Games, we welcomed the Cabinet Secretary for NHS Recovery, Health […]

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Chief Executive Fortnightly Blog to NHS Orkney Staff – 14 July 2025

Message for All NHSO Staff  Hi All The Island Games are underway and what an opening weekend it’s been. I […]

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A spate of break-ins at the old Balfour

In the last 4 days, sadly there have been break-ins every night at the old Balfour site. The damage being […]

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Improving the Cancer Journey (ICJ) Introduction Day

The Improving the Cancer Journey (ICJ) Service launched in early 2025 in partnership with Macmillan and has already made a […]

Celebrating Community Spirit – Name the Wards Competition Winner Announced

We are thrilled to announce Ola Bain of Primary 6 at Stromness Primary School, as the winner of our recent […]

Celebrating NHS Orkney’s longest serving staff and saying thank you

Yesterday we recognised and celebrated staff who this year, mark 40 plus years’ service to NHS Orkney and the NHS. […]

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Chief Executive Fortnightly Blog to NHS Orkney Staff – 30 June 2025

Message for All NHSO Staff  Morning All First, thank you to those who have been in touch over the last […]

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Nominations Now Open for Scotland’s Health Awards 2025

Celebrating Scotland’s Health and Social Care Heroes. Nominations are now open for Scotland’s Health Awards 2025, offering a unique opportunity to […]

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King’s birthday recognition for long-serving Orkney nurse

Moira Sinclair has been awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM) for her unwavering commitment to patient care across an impressive […]