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Public Service Reform Update
Public Service Reform is a national priority aimed at ensuring every pound of public sector funding is used effectively and […]
Childsmile Programme hits healthy milestone
Childsmile is 20 years old and this month, in what is also National Smile Month, we are delighted to launch […]
Easter Public Holiday Closures – Monday 6 April 2026
All GP surgeries will be closed on the Easter Public Holiday, Monday 6 April but in an emergency you can […]
New opportunities for 2026!
Are you looking for something new for 2026? Are you passionate about your local community and want to make a […]
Winter Weather Update – 7 January 2026
We have once again reviewed the weather forecasts and travel conditions and like today, intend to go ahead with most […]
Orkney Islands Council and NHS Orkney submit Public Sector Reform proposals to Government
Orkney’s Elected Members, NHS Orkney Board Members and Integration Joint Board all give green light to exploring closer working between […]
Festive Public Holiday Closures 2025
All GP and Dental surgeries will be closed on the festive Public Holidays – Thursday 25 and Friday 26 December […]
NHS Orkney’s Chief Executive to join NHS Grampian after leading the Health Board’s Recovery
Following a competitive recruitment process, it has today been announced that Laura Skaife-Knight has been appointed the new Chief Executive […]
Enhancing palliative care services across Orkney
People living with a terminal illness will now benefit from having Marie Curie Health Care Assistants based in Orkney. During […]
MRI arrives in Orkney!
The NHS Orkney MRI scanner is due to arrive at The Balfour tomorrow, Saturday 24 May. Until March of this […]