Category: News
The new Improving the Cancer Journey (ICJ) service at NHS Orkney
We have now launched our new service, Improving the Cancer Journey (ICJ), in partnership with Macmillan Cancer Support which aims […]
System pressures update across NHS Orkney
Although we remain busy in both our Emergency Department and Inpatient Wards, from this morning, we have been able to […]
Chief Executive Fortnightly Blog to NHS Orkney Staff
Message for All NHSO Staff Dear All I know how busy the hospital and sites have been over the last […]
System pressures across NHS Orkney – Update
Last week we shared how busy The Balfour was and that we had seen an increase in patients admitted with […]
Flu and Covid appointed and drop in clinics – January 2025
Appointed clinics and a drop in clinic have been arranged at The Balfour for those who are eligible for vaccination […]
NHS Orkney appoints new Director of Performance and Transformation (and Deputy CEO)
Tammy Sharp will join NHS Orkney in the months to come as our new Director of Performance and Transformation (and […]
We start 2025 with some great news for our community with funding secured for MRI Scanner in Orkney
We start 2025 with some positive news for Orkney’s community following confirmation from Scottish Government that NHS Orkney has secured […]
Our Team Orkney Awards are back
We’ve launched our Team Orkney Awards to recognise and celebrate the vital work, commitment and dedication of health and care […]
NHS Orkney Winter Messaging
Since early summer, like all other health boards, NHS Orkney has been putting in place relevant plans for the winter […]
Chief Executive Fortnightly Blog to NHS Orkney Staff – 9 December 2024
Message for All NHSO Staff Hi All Happy Monday! I hope you are all well. This week’s fortnightly blog is […]