Category: News

System Pressures
We are currently seeing an increase in patients being admitted to The Balfour with various conditions which require admission. Yesterday […]

RCN Scotland Nurse of the Year Awards 2026
Nominations are now open for Scotland’s most prestigious nursing awards, with the title of RCN Scotland Nurse of the Year […]

Chief Executive Fortnightly Blog to NHS Orkney Staff – 1 September 2025
Message for All NHSO Staff Hi everyone My final fortnightly blog is one which is bitter sweet, however, I want […]

New Phone System at NHS Orkney
As of Monday 8 September there will be a new phone system in place when calling The Balfour on 01856 […]

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 […]