Category: News
Funding confirmed to keep MRI scanner at The Balfour
NHS Orkney has received confirmation from the Scottish Government of recurring annual funding to keep the MRI scanner at The […]
Three new Non-Executive Members to join NHS Orkney
Following a very successful recruitment campaign, three new Non-Executive Members will join the board of NHS Orkney. Lynne Spence, Hayley […]
NHS Orkney welcomes the publication of the unannounced Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS) inspection of maternity services at The Balfour undertaken in March 26
The report recognises a number of significant strengths within the maternity service. Inspectors observed staff providing compassionate, person-centred and family-focused […]
New MenB Vaccine programme
Following recent outbreaks of meningitis in the UK, the MenB vaccine is being offered to some older teenagers and students […]
Waiting Well – ESSENCE-D Questionnaire
In the coming weeks NHS Orkney will be contacting, via letter, parents and guardians of children waiting for a neurodevelopmental […]
GP Practices System Upgrades – Emergency Appointments Only
From next week, week commencing 20 June, we will begin our system upgrades to all GP Practices across Orkney. This […]
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 – Monday 15 June 2026
Monday 15 June is a Public Holiday for NHS Orkney. All GP surgeries will be closed on the Public Holiday […]
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 […]
Substantive Board Chair appointed
Davie Campbell to become substantive Board Chair of NHS Orkney Following a full recruitment process earlier this year, Davie Campbell […]