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Chief Executive Fortnightly Blog to NHS Orkney Staff – 24 June 2024

Message for All NHS Orkney Staff  To Team Orkney Last Thursday it was summer solstice – and the longest day […]

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NHS Orkney roll out ‘Nature Prescriptions’ following success in Shetland and Edinburgh

NHS Orkney has begun the roll out of ‘Nature Prescriptions’, a joint initiative with RSPB Scotland designed to increase patients’ […]

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Scotlands Health Awards 2024 now launched!

The Scotsman are delighted to host the 2024 Scotland’s Health Awards in partnership with NHS Scotland and The Scottish Government. […]

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Orkney Macmillan Specialist Nurse, Anne Gregg, awarded MBE for delivering outstanding patient care over three decades

An Orkney Macmillan Specialist Nurse has been awarded an MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) for her […]

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Shingles Vaccine

NHS Orkney is encouraging those eligible to get vaccinated to help protect themselves from developing shingles and associated complications, highlighting […]

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Chief Executive Fortnightly Blog to NHS Orkney Staff – 10 June 2024

Message for All NHS Orkney Staff  To: Team Orkney In this week’s blog I focus on: So let’s get going. […]

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Message for NHS Orkney staff from CEO, Laura Skaife-Knight: iMatter results

Message for NHS Orkney Staff-  iMatter results – some small green shoots…. but much more to do Dear colleague This […]

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Update on Daisy Villa GP Surgery, St Margaret’s Hope

We are pleased to announce that we have received initial expressions of interest from parties interested in taking over the […]

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Targeted Phone Scam

We have been made aware of a targeted telephone scam to residents across Orkney. The scammer claims to be calling […]

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Chief Executive Fortnightly Blog to NHS Orkney Staff – 27 May 2024

Message for All NHS Orkney Staff  Dear Team Orkney As we approach June, I hope everyone is enjoying this better […]