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Chief Executive Fortnightly Blog to NHS Orkney Staff – 4 March 2024

Message for All NHS Orkney Staff  Dear Team Orkney Happy Monday! I start my update with a number of positives […]

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Mobile MRI Scanner

The mobile MRI scanner is due to arrive in the county on Sunday, 3rd March. The visiting scanner is currently on […]

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Congratulations to the Team Orkney Award shortlist

Today we announce the 30 individuals/teams who have been shortlisted for our 2024 Team Orkney Awards. Our shortlist has been […]

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Message for NHS Orkney Staff from the CEO and Chair – Our Quarter 3 performance – how we did

Message for All NHS Orkney Staff  Dear Team Orkney Our Quarter 3 performance – how we didNow we are now […]

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Chief Executive Fortnightly Blog to NHS Orkney Staff – 19 February 2024

Message for All NHS Orkney Staff  Dear Team Orkney Happy Monday everyone – I hope you had a good weekend […]

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Flu and Covid Vaccination Programme – Winter – February 2024 – New Clinic Dates Added

We are continuing to vaccinate against both Flu and Covid, recognising both can be serious, even for healthy people. If […]

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Public Dental Service

The Public Dental Service which provides dental care from The Balfour and Garson Dental Clinic are a small team and […]

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System Pressures at NHS Orkney

NHS Orkney is experiencing increased pressures on its inpatient services this week.  To protect key services and ensure patient safety, […]

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Congratulations to the Team Orkney Award nominees

Today we announce and congratulate the 106 individuals/teams who have been nominated for our 2024 Team Orkney Awards. Each nomination […]

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Yellow Winter Weather Update

There is a Yellow Weather Warning in place for snow and ice across Orkney. Currently, all our sites remain open […]