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24 November 2023
Music and movement centre stage at Smiddybrae!
Music and movement have been taking centre stage at Smiddybrae House!
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3 October 2023
Recruiting carers of the future
“There’s more opportunities in care for progression and career building, and more flexibility in terms of hours and opportunities, than there ever has been.”
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13 September 2023
Carers survey at Crossroads and Age Scotland
Anyone looking after friends, neighbours or relatives and providing them with vital support and care in their day to day life is invited to take part in the ongoing Carers Survey being run by Orkney…
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7 September 2023
Smiddybrae Peedie Parade a huge hit with all
Folks, look no further for your daily dose of feel good!
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6 September 2023
Orkney's children and young people need you
Children's Hearings Scotland is recruiting for volunteers across the country, including in Orkney, to help support Scotland’s infants, children and young people by playing a part in children’s…
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5 September 2023
Nominate individuals or teams for an award and let them know that you think they are VIPs
Orkney Islands Council is calling on members of the local community and visitors to help shine the spotlight on OIC employees or teams who have made a difference.
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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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25 August 2023
Care at Home staff provide “warm, genuine, kind and respectful” services
The “warm, genuine, kind and respectful” support by staff shown to people using the Council’s Care at Home Services and overall leadership have been praised in an inspection report published this…
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22 August 2023
Let’s get physical!
A group of folk from Orkney’s care homes and day centres came together recently to enjoy a day of fun, friendship and fitness!
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11 August 2023
Sanday paddle “invigorating” Smiddybrae resident says!
Staff at Smiddybrae House continue to go above and beyond to make the time residents spend there special!
