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NHS Orkney Substantive Board Chair Recruitment Now Underway
NHS Orkney is seeking a new Chair to lead the local Health Board. This important role offers the opportunity to
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New opportunities for 2026!
Are you looking for something new for 2026? Are you passionate about your local community and want to make a
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Healthcare outwith Orkney Survey
Over the coming weeks we will be reaching out to a sample of those who have travelled to different hospitals
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Winter Weather Update – 8 January 2026
Following another weather warning in place from tonight until tomorrow, we are asking anyone who feels they can not travel
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National Waiting List Validation – Patients Waiting Over 10 Weeks
From next week, Thursday 15 January, patients (who are over 16 years old) who have been waiting over 10 weeks
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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
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Winter Weather Update – 6 January
We have reviewed the current weather forecasts and travel conditions and intend to go ahead with most planned appointments and
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Winter Weather Update – 5 January 2026
We are continuing to monitor the winter weather along with our partners. With weather warnings still in place for tomorrow
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Winter Weather Update – 4 January 2026
As we continue to navigate the winter weather, we’d like to remind you that our Emergency Department remains open for
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Stepping Down Face Masks
Please be advised, as of today (Tuesday 23 December) we are stepping down the encouragement of mask wearing in our
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National Sustainability Success for NHS Orkney
Earlier this month NHS Orkney was awarded The Sustainability Award at the Scottish Public Service Awards 2025 for leading the
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NHS Orkney encourages visitors to wear face masks
As you will be aware, various winter illnesses are circulating in our community and although we aren’t seeing the high