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Easter Public Holiday Closures – Monday 6 April 2026

All GP surgeries will be closed on the Easter Public Holiday, Monday 6 April but in an emergency you can […]

Ultrasound Service

We are currently experiencing staffing challenges within our Ultrasound Service at The Balfour, which means the service will be running […]

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Meningitis Awareness and Guidance

We are sharing the following information to provide reassurance and clarity following recent media reports of a meningitis outbreak in […]

Planned IT Maintenance across The Balfour – Today, Monday 9th March

Please be advised there is planned IT work taking place across The Balfour today, Monday 9th March. There is the […]

Feedback welcome on NHS Orkney Equality Outcomes and Deliverables

NHS Orkney recently shared the draft Equality Outcomes report and are now gathering views from the community and staff regarding […]

National Waiting List Validation – NECU – Patients Waiting Over 10 Weeks  

From next week, Monday 9 March, patients (who are over 16 years old) who have been waiting over 10 weeks […]

NHS Orkney seeking two new Non-Executive Board Members

NHS Orkney is now inviting applications for the role of two Non-Executive Board members to join the NHS Orkney Board. […]

Dental Update

We’d like to thank everyone for their continued co-operation as we navigate the situation we are faced with regarding Deyanov […]

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Deyanov Dental Practice

In November 2025, a Combined Practice Inspection was carried out at Deyanov Dental Practice in Kirkwall. These inspections are carried […]

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Quit Your Way Orkney achieves fantastic results in national report

Orkney’s stop smoking services, provided by Quit Your Way Orkney and community pharmacies, has been recognised as the second-best performing […]