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Public Service Reform Update

Public Service Reform is a national priority aimed at ensuring every pound of public sector funding is used effectively and […]

Public Holiday on Monday 15 June 2026

Public Holiday – Monday 15 June 2026

Monday 15 June is a Public Holiday for NHS Orkney. All GP surgeries will be closed on the Public Holiday […]

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Dave Harris to become Chief Executive of NHS Orkney

Dave Harris, current Director of People and Culture (HR) at NHS Orkney will become the substantive Chief Executive when Interim […]

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Substantive Board Chair appointed

Davie Campbell to become substantive Board Chair of NHS Orkney Following a full recruitment process earlier this year, Davie Campbell […]

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Nominations are now open for Scotland’s Health Awards 2026

Nominations are now officially open for Scotland’s Health Awards 2026, offering an opportunity to recognise and celebrate the extraordinary individuals […]

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Patient Travel Advice

Following recent feedback regarding patients being unsure of how the patient travel process works, how to book flights and the […]

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Car Parking at The Balfour

There will be planned works taking place in The Balfour car park from Wednesday 20th May which will last approximately […]

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National Waiting List Validation – Patients Waiting Over 10 Weeks  

From next week, Monday 18 May, patients (who are over 16 years old) who have been waiting over 10 weeks […]

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DAISY Honouree Presentation

Today 5 May, on International Day of the Midwife, we recognised our first DAISY Honouree recipient, Midwife, Morag Linklater. Our […]

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May Day Public Holiday Closures – Monday 4 May 2026

All GP surgeries will be closed on the May Day Public Holiday, Monday 4 May but in an emergency you […]