Category: News

Interim Chief Executive appointed to NHS Orkney
James Goodyear has been appointed as the Interim Chief Executive at NHS Orkney. It is a legal requirement for every […]

Phone Line Issues at The Balfour
*Now Resolved – Please be advised the phone issues have now been fixed. Phone calls should now be made to […]

Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Local Government visits NHS Orkney
Shona Robison MSP visited Orkney this week where she toured NHS Orkney sites and Orkney Islands Council. We were proud […]

Chief Executive Fortnightly Blog to NHS Orkney Staff – 18 August 2025
Message for All NHSO Staff Hi All I hope you are all well. This week I start my blog by […]

EV Charges at The Balfour
From midday on Monday 18 August, the Electric Car Chargers at The Balfour (at the front entrance) will be temporarily […]

NHSO Board Chair Update
Thank you all for your kind wishes over the last week. I have been quite blown away and humbled by them. Orkney […]

New Director of People and Culture Announced
Dave Harris will join NHS Orkney as the new Director of People and Culture following a comprehensive recruitment and selection […]

Public Holiday – Monday 11 August 2025
Monday 11 August is a Public Holiday for NHS Orkney. All GP surgeries will be closed on the Public Holiday, […]

Patient Access Policy
It is the responsibility of all health boards across Scotland to have a Patient Access Policy which aligns to the […]

Chief Executive Fortnightly Blog to NHS Orkney Staff – 28 July 2025
Message for All NHSO Staff Morning everyone Happy Monday and the start of another new week for us. I start […]