Social Care and Health
The Social Care and Health section has articles detailing the public services that help people when they are most in need of support, helping them get through the difficult times in their lives. Topics include Criminal justice social work, Care and Carers, Fostering, adopting and looked after childrenand Services for Older people.
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In Depth
- Orkney Health and Care
Orkney Health and Care partnership - Asylum and Immigration
This section has articles to assist you with any Asylum, Immigration and Citizenship questions you may have. There are detailed articles on citizenship topics and lists of resources operated by our partners. - Care and Carers
Information and summary on Care and Carer for younger people and children - Child Care
This section contains articles servcies provided by Orkney Islands Council, with details of policy and procedures, regarding child care and child welfare. - Community Transport
Information on Dial-a-bus and community transport services available in Orkney. - Criminal justice social work
Information relating to Criminal justice social work services available in Orkney. - Domestic Violence
Information for vicitms of Domestic violence or Abuse, including a list of contact points that can help. - Fostering
Information on Fostering and the support available for foster carers - Grants for Disabled People
Information / contacts on Grants Welfare Benefit Advice and Tax relief for disabled people and students - Health and Medical
This section has articles detailing the Health, Medical and Support services available in Orkney. Topics include Occupational Therapy, Help on leaving hospital and a list of Health services contact points. - Help for Adults
The Help for Adults section has articles that describe various services that are provided to help adults living in Orkney. Topics include,Alcohol and Drugs,Care and Repair Scheme,Disabled People and Social Advocacy. - Mental health
Information on the services available to people with Mental Health problems in Orkney. - Older People's Services and Adult Social Work
Information to Older Peoples Services available in Orkney. - Vetting of Staff
Details of Pre-employment checks that all Orkney Islands Council Social services staff must take through the agency, Disclosure Scotland.