Category: News
Orkney’s Public Service Reform work progresses following Scottish Government local government and healthcare proposals
Work to explore closer collaboration between public services in Orkney is continuing as the Scottish Government progresses its programme of […]
Clan and NHS teams unite to raise awareness during Mouth Cancer Action Month
Clan Cancer Support is working alongside oral health teams from NHS Grampian, NHS Orkney and NHS Shetland throughout November to […]
Weather disruption to appointments and patient travel
Following the weekend of windy weather, unfortunately some of our visiting clinicians were unable to travel to Orkney and likewise […]
Orkney Alcohol and Drugs Partnership film premiere of “Alcohol Free in Orkney”
On National Alcohol Action Day, 12 November, The Orkney Alcohol and Drugs Partnership will premiere their “Alcohol Free in Orkney” […]
NHS Orkney’s 2025/26 Non-Ministerial Annual Review
The Scottish Government monitor the performance of each health board on an ongoing basis, and part of the process includes […]
Flu Vaccinations
The 2026 Flu vaccination programme is now underway. As well as the usual routes (detailed below) for vaccinations, this year […]
Public Holiday – Monday 28 September 2026
Monday 28 September is a Public Holiday for NHS Orkney. All GP surgeries will be closed on the Public Holiday, […]
Rona Gold reappointed to NHS Orkney Board
We are delighted to announce that Rona Gold, Non-Executive Member will remain on the Board for a further four years […]
Improving access to island diagnostics Point-of-care testing trialled by paramedics in Orkney and Shetland
Paramedics in Orkney and Shetland are to be equipped with portable diagnostic devices under a new pilot aimed at cutting unnecessary hospital […]
Public Holiday – Monday 10 August 2026
Monday 10 August is a Public Holiday for NHS Orkney. All GP surgeries will be closed on the Public Holiday, […]