Publications

NHS Orkney Patient Feedback Annual Report 2025-2026

This year's Patient Feedback Annual Report sets out how NHS Orkney has received, responded to, and learned from the feedback, concerns, complaints and compliments shared with us by patients, carers and families during 2025/26.

NHS Orkney Duty of Candor Annual Report 2025/26

All health and social care services in Scotland have a Duty of Candour. This is a legal requirement that supports openness when serious harm has happened. It means that, when the criteria are met, the people affected are told what is known, receive an apology, are offered the opportunity to be involved in the review,...

Whistleblowing Standards Quarter One Report – 2026/27

This report provides an overview of NHS Orkney’s whistleblowing activity and performance for Quarter One of the 2026/27 financial year, covering the period 1 April 2026 to 30 June 2026. The report supports Board oversight by outlining activity, performance against the national indicators, and areas of continued focus within NHS Orkney’s speaking-up arrangements.

NHS Orkney Equality and Diversity Monitoring Report 2025

NHS Orkney is committed to eliminating discrimination and improving equality of opportunity. This means improving the way we deliver our services and the way we employ our colleagues. We want to be amongst Scotland's best NHS Boards in our work to address health inequalities and recognised as a welcoming, caring employer.

NHS Orkney Records Management Policy

NHS Orkney Equality and Diversity Outcomes Report 2026-2029

NHS Orkney is required under the Equality Act 2010 (Specific Duties) (Scotland) to publish Equality Outcomes which it is aiming to deliver.

Whistleblowing Standards Quarter Four Report – 2025/26

This report presents whistleblowing activity and performance for the period 1 January 2026 to 31 March 2026, covering Quarter Four of the 2025/26 financial year. It provides assurance on the effectiveness of local whistleblowing arrangements during the reporting period, reflects on engagement and learning activity, and highlights areas of continued focus to support awareness, accessibility...

Whistleblowing Standards Quarter Three Report – 2025/26

This report sets out whistleblowing activity and performance for the period 1 October 2025 to 31 December 2025, covering Quarter Three of the 2025/26 reporting year.

Whistleblowing Standards Quarter Two Report – 2025/26

This report presents whistleblowing data and performance monitoring for the period 1 July 2025 to 30 September 2025, representing the second quarter of the 2025/26 reporting year.

Whistleblowing Standards Quarter One Report – 2025/26

This report presents whistleblowing data and performance monitoring for the period 1 April 2025 to 30 June 2025, representing the first quarter of the 2025/26 reporting year.