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21 April 2026
Proposals for repurpose of St Rognvald House move forward
Proposals to redevelop St Rognvald House care home in Kirkwall in order to provide accommodation for agency workers in Orkney has taken a step forward today.
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3 April 2026
Protect Orkney website launches as central hub for adult support and professional guidance
A new website has launched today to provide information, support and resources for adults and professionals across Orkney, complementing the existing Growing Up in Orkney website…
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20 February 2026
Adult Support and Protection Awareness Day 2026
Adult Support and Protection Day take place on the 20th of February each year, and the Orkney Health and Social Care Partnership is urging everyone to report any concerns to ensure those in need are…
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19 December 2025
Orkney Health and Care says ‘plan ahead’ on Power of Attorney
Orkney Islands Council is launching a campaign early next year aimed at encouraging families to put in place Power of Attorney arrangements for their loved ones.
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8 December 2025
2025 Orkney Carer's Conference recording now available online
November saw the 2025 Orkney Carers' Conference take place at the Pickaquoy Centre, focusing on the local support available to unpaid carers in our community. A full recording of the event, along…
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13 November 2025
Carers Conference Countdown - 2025
The countdown is on to Orkney’s second Carers Conference which takes place in Kirkwall on 27 November.
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31 October 2025
Free Admission for Public to Attend Screening and Q&A of Acclaimed Suicide Prevention Film
The Orkney Suicide Prevention Taskforce would like to welcome the public in Orkney to attend one of two screenings of The Low Road at the Pickaquoy Centre on Wednesday 19 November 2025.
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22 October 2025
Shining a Light on Care Experienced Week 2025
Care Experienced Week takes place this month across Scotland, a week with a purpose to celebrate every child, young person and adult with experience of care and their supporters.
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16 July 2025
Carers Conference 2025 announced
It’s been confirmed a much anticipated second Carers Conference will take place in Orkney on 27 November, 2025.
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8 July 2025
Carers Conference 2025
We want to make it as useful and enjoyable as possible for all our carers. Please help us do just that by taking five minutes to complete our survey.
