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 planned appointments and procedures tomorrow (Thursday), if you feel it is unsafe to travel to your appointment, please call the relevant team/department to reschedule.

However, there are some appointments that have had to be postponed, all patients affected by this have been contacted. Those that have been postponed are where we deemed it was unsafe for patients to travel or where we are experiencing staff shortages due to the ongoing travel disruptions.

For information regarding GP Practices, please check in with your individual practice.

To keep up to date with local community updates, check out the Orkney Islands Council Facebook Page.