Flu Vaccine Clinics for Children aged between 2 and 5 years old
The flu vaccine is given as a nasal (nose) spray, it is quick, easy, and painless.
Winter Vaccines
If you’re offered the flu vaccine, you’ve got a reason to get it. Visit the link below to find out about the winter vaccination campaign in Orkney
RCN Scotland Nurse of the Year Awards 2026
Nominations are now open for Scotland’s most prestigious nursing awards
Bright Ideas?
Have you got a bright Idea you want to share? If so, we want to hear from you!
Right care right place
Scotland’s health and social care services face extra pressure at this time of year. We can all help by choosing the right place to get the care we need.
Our Year 2 (2025/26) priorities
Delivering what matters to our community: 2024 – 2028
Non-urgent advice: Website Updated
We’re pleased to announce our updated website aimed at improving accessibility and enhancing the overall user experience.
We’re currently in the process of migrating content to this new platform. While the transition is underway, some materials may still only be available on our previous site. If you’re unable to find what you need here, please visit our archive site.
If you come across any broken links, please let us know so we can address them promptly. To report a broken link, please contact us via our Contact Us page.
We’re currently in the process of migrating content to this new platform. While the transition is underway, some materials may still only be available on our previous site. If you’re unable to find what you need here, please visit our archive site.
If you come across any broken links, please let us know so we can address them promptly. To report a broken link, please contact us via our Contact Us page.
Latest Updates
Service for Baby Loss Awareness Week 2025 (BLAW)
NHS Orkney in partnership with Orkney SANDs will once again be hosting a “Wave of Light” service as part of Baby Loss Awareness Week on Wednesday 15 October.
Read more detailsPhone System Testing – Thursday 9 October
On Thursday 9 October from 12pm – 2pm there will be a resilience test on the phone system used at The Balfour. During this short period, you may experience disruption if calling The Balfour (for example calls dropping out).
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Vaccination Programme
Please visit our Vaccination Programme page where you can find up to date information about our 2025 vaccination programme.
Flu Vaccine Clinics for Children aged between 2 and 5 years old
For those children aged between 2 and 5 years old (not in school) and registered with Stromness Surgery or on the ferry linked isles, your practices will be in touch with you directly regarding flu vaccines.
Ministerial Annual Review
Members of the public are invited to NHS Orkney’s Ministerial Annual Review on Monday 6 October from 11.45am – 12.45pm at The Balfour.
NHS Near Me
Please visit these pages to find out more about NHS Near Me consultations held through an online video call.
Right Care Right Place
Across health and social care there are a range of services and experts available to help. They are often based locally or online to make sure accessing the care you need is convenient and timely. ↗
Emergency Department
Understand where to turn and what to expect when visiting the Emergency Department, from the moment you arrive through to receiving treatment. ↗
Latest News
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Phone System Testing
On Thursday 9 October from 12pm – 2pm there will be a resilience test on the phone system used at […]
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Near Me Appointments
Since early 2025, NHS Orkney and NHS Grampian have been working together to enable more Orkney residents to see consultants […]
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Service for Baby Loss Awareness Week 2025 (BLAW)
NHS Orkney in partnership with Orkney SANDs will once again be hosting a “Wave of Light” service as part of […]