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Amber Weather Warning
Although strong winds are nothing new to us in Orkney, Storm Éowyn is expected to bring very strong winds and […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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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System pressures across NHS Orkney
NHS Orkney has been experiencing increased pressures across the entire health care system and these pressures continue this week. We […]
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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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Working together to improve Orkney’s Health and Wellbeing – Community Nursing
This feature on our Community Nursing service is the second of our regular series of patient information updates to put […]
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A year of further progress for Team Orkney – looking back at 2024
Dear Orkney Community As we near the end of 2024, it’s important that we look back on what has been […]