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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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, […]

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Patient Access Policy

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

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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 […]