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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 […]

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Orkney Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) Team Visit Buckingham Palace

Earlier this month, Dr Tariro Gandiya, Clinical Lead for Forensics and Sara Murray, Lead Forensic Nurse were invited to a […]

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Chief Executive Fortnightly Blog to NHS Orkney Staff – 13 May 2024

Message for All NHS Orkney Staff  To: Team Orkney This week I have several updates to share and reflect on. […]

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Chief Executive Fortnightly Blog to NHS Orkney Staff – 29 April 2024

Message for All NHS Orkney Staff  Dear Team Orkney In this fortnightly blog I update you on two important issues […]