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Orkney’s first suicide prevention awareness event
Organisations come together to host Orkney’s first Suicide Prevention Awareness Event
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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.
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Organisations come together to host Orkney’s first Suicide Prevention Awareness Event

Thursday 25 September, will see organisations across Orkney come together to host the first Suicide Prevention Awareness event. This free, inclusive event is open to everyone in the community, not just health and care professionals, and aims to foster hope, connection, and support for those affected by suicide.

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NHS Orkney’s 2024/25 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. This is an opportunity for staff and the community to come along to hear an update on the Health Board’s performance and its plans for the future. The meeting will include a summary of how we did in 2024/25 against our priorities and national standards and will cover both our achievements and challenges.

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Please visit our NHS Orkney Vaccination Programme page where you can find up to date information about our vaccination programme. 
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