News - Orkney Health and care
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28 January 2025
Inspectors commend pace of change and “significant” improvements across Orkney Adult Support and Protection
Press Release on behalf of the Orkney Partnership. The Partnership services inspected are provided by NHS Orkney, Orkney Islands Council, Police Scotland and Third Sector agencies.
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9 December 2024
“Community-spirited” project gets off the ground with help from Orkney Builders and Orkney Men’s Shed
Taking a trip down memory lane, reusing past skills and learning new ones has been made possible thanks to a new initiative within a number of Orkney’s care homes.
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28 November 2024
Children and Families staff commended for leading service improvements
A “robust” improvement plan across the Council’s Children and Families Service has led to a series of positive Care Inspection reports.
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14 November 2024
Carer Support Payment now Scotland-wide
Many more unpaid carers in Scotland – including Orkney - can now apply for a new benefit. The Carer Support Payment, which is a payment of £81.90 per week paid by Social Security Scotland, has been…
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1 November 2024
Tenders sought to provide a range of drug and alcohol treatment services in Orkney
The Orkney Alcohol and Drugs Partnership (OADP) is inviting tenders from suitable applicants to provide a range of drug and alcohol treatment services in Orkney.
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1 November 2024
Grant scheme aimed at reducing alcohol and drug related harm opens in Orkney
Organisations preventing and reducing alcohol and drug related harm in Orkney are invited to apply for Orkney Alcohol and Drugs Partnership (OADP) grants of up to £5,000 towards trying new…
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21 October 2024
Shining a Light on Care Experienced Week 2024
Saturday the 19th of October marks the start of Care Experienced week across Scotland, a week with a purpose to celebrate every child, young person and adult with experience of care and their…
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17 October 2024
Payback with a purpose – a community approach to justice
“It was safe to say I was a lost cause before this. I think I have benefited so much from this. I’ve become a far better version of myself and have achieved things I never thought was possible.”
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9 October 2024
Calling all Bingo enthusiasts! St Rognvald House staff are “asking for more” help with their fundraiser!
Get ready to “knock at the door” of the Kirkwall Royal British Legion on Friday (11 October) for a night of Bingo fun as St Rognvald House staff continue their £40k fundraiser.
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23 August 2024
“Driving Change – a Tour to Reduce Gambling Harm” is coming to Orkney
Free drop-in events are being held in Orkney to highlight the support available in Scotland around gambling harm.
