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1 September 2023
Carers Survey reminder
Orkney Health and Care are issuing a final call for unpaid carers to have their say about the support they need, by taking part in the short survey circulated after the Carers Conference in May.
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31 August 2023
Hoy Head prop issue resolved
The Hoy Head service is back up and running after engineers resolved an issue with the propellor earlier today (30 August).
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31 August 2023
Let’s Talk Money – free school meals and clothing allowance
The Council’s new “Let’s Talk Money” scheme is kicking off with its focus on free school meals and the clothing allowance.
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30 August 2023
Willow Tree staff nurturing “positive, kind and caring” relationships with children
A recent inspection report for Willow Tree Nursery has noted that staff work hard to ensure positive, kind and caring relationships with the children in their care.
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30 August 2023
Inspectors found Glaitness School bairns “polite, happy and eager to learn”
“Polite, happy and eager to learn” children attend at Glaitness School, according to Education Scotland Inspectors following a recent visit.
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30 August 2023
Service improves at Braeburn
Improvements continue to be made at Braeburn Court housing and care at home support service, according to a Care Inspectorate report.
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29 August 2023
KGS searching for new Depute Head to join the team
Would you like to be part of the leadership team at Orkney’s largest secondary school – living and working in a community that cares with a lifestyle that is second to none?
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29 August 2023
Shapinsay and Eynhallow struck with issues within hours of each other
Despite two Orkney Ferries vessels being tied up with issues this afternoon, crew and engineers have worked to resolve the problems quickly.
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28 August 2023
Nominations open this week for the Orkney Sports Hall of Fame - on your marks, get set, go!
The ball is in your court as we rally the local community for nominations for the Orkney Sports Hall of Fame.
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28 August 2023
Orkney parents - Let’s Talk Money!
A new scheme has been launched by the Council and partner agencies in Orkney to try and ensure families in the county are receiving all they are entitled to.
