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Looking after our community and providing excellent care

Updated times for calling NHS Orkney Covid-19 Testing helpline

The times for calling to book a Covid-19 test if you or any family member has a new continuous cough OR fever OR loss of / change in sense of smell or taste which started within the last 5 days, is now Monday - Friday 0930 - 1730 and Saturday and Sunday from 0830 - 1130:

A reminder that if you are displaying symptoms, you should:

➡️ self isolate immediately
➡️ you should not visit or call your GP, or the Emergency Department at The Balfour instead ?

☎ Call immediately to book a test on 01856 888 211 between the times noted above

If you have any concerns, require health advice or any further information please visit www.nhsinform.scot in the first instance or contact NHS 24 by calling 111 or if you live in the Isles contact your local GP or Nurse.

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Getting in touch

We shall be delighted to hear from you, so here are the various ways of contacting us:

The Balfour

By telephone to:
01856 888100
(during office hours)

01856 888000
(out of hours)

By e-mail to:
ORK.feedback@nhs.scot

By letter to the address below:

Foreland Road
Kirkwall
Orkney
KW15 1NZ