Scotland’s Health Awards 2025
Nominations are now open for Scotland’s Health Awards 2025, offering a unique opportunity to recognise and celebrate the extraordinary individuals and teams who go above and beyond to deliver compassionate, high-quality health and social care across Scotland.
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Did you know there’s a vaccine that helps protect against RSV? Find out more on our Vaccination Programme page on the link below.
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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.
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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
Celebrating Community Spirit – Name the Wards Competition Winner Announced
We are thrilled to announce Ola Bain of Primary 6 at Stromness Primary School, as the winner of our recent competition to rename our two inpatient wards.
Read more detailsCelebrating NHS Orkney’s longest serving staff and saying thank you
On 3 July 2025, we recognised and celebrated staff who this year, mark 40 plus years’ service to NHS Orkney and the NHS.
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Smoke Free Site Policy
Smoking tobacco and the use of vaping products (also known as vapes, electronic cigarettes or e-cigarettes) is not permitted on premises or grounds owned or leased by NHS Orkney.
Vaccination Programme
Please visit our NHS Orkney Vaccination Programme page where you can find up to date information about our vaccination programme.
Nominations Open for Scotland’s Health Awards 2025
Nominations are open for Scotland’s Health Awards 2025, to recognise and celebrate the individuals and teams who go above and beyond to deliver compassionate, high-quality health and social care.
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
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