Category: News
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 […]
NHSO Chair to join NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC)
Meghan McEwen, NHS Orkney Board Chair will leave her position in September to take up the role of Head of […]
How we’re doing: our Quarter 1 (April – June) Year 2 Corporate Strategy progress update
Our Corporate Strategy and five strategic objectives (our “5 Ps”: Place, People, Patient Safety, Performance and Potential) support delivery of […]
Waiting List Validation – Patients Waiting Over 10 Weeks
From next week, Wednesday 23 July 2025, patients who have been waiting over 10 weeks for an inpatients or outpatients […]
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 […]