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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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NHS Orkney Winter Messaging

Since early summer, like all other health boards, NHS Orkney has been putting in place relevant plans for the winter […]

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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 […]

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Physiotherapy Musculoskeletal (MSK) Waiting List – Waiting List Validation

Last year NHS Scotland introduced a text message service to ensure our patient waiting lists were up to date and […]

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Chief Executive Fortnightly Blog to NHS Orkney Staff – 25 November 2024

Message for All NHSO Staff  Hi All I regularly mention the importance of celebrating small wins and our progress as […]

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Chief Executive Fortnightly Blog to NHS Orkney Staff – 11 November 2024

Message for All NHSO Staff  Dear all I start this week’s blog with many positive news stories and progress to […]

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Ophthalmology Waiting List – Waiting List Validation – 27 August 2024

Last year NHS Scotland introduced a text message service to ensure our patient waiting lists were up to date and […]