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11 August 2026
Orkney Islands Council welcomes Scottish Government funding for St Rognvald House repurposing project
Orkney Islands Council has welcomed confirmation that it has been awarded funding through the Scottish Government's Islands Programme Capital Funding Scheme to support the repurposing of St Rognvald House in Kirkwall.
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10 August 2026
Open days at Kirkjuvagr House for recruitment events
Orkney Health and Care (OHAC) are inviting people interested in a rewarding career in care, or those who are just curious, to attend a series of recruitment events at the newly finished Kirkjuvagr House Care Home, on Thursday 20 and Saturday 22 of August 2026.
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15 June 2026
Sponsored walk at the Picky to Support Aurrida House
A sponsored fancy dress walk will take place at the Picky sports track on Saturday, 20 June to raise funds for the Aurrida House Comfort Fund.
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1 June 2026
Public Inspection Notice - Orkney Integration Joint Board Accounts - For the period from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026
Notice is hereby given under Regulation 9 (1) of the Local Authority Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2014 that:
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12 May 2026
Foster care fortnight - what steps do I need to go through to become a foster carer?
Orkney Islands Council, through Orkney Health and Care, is responsible for ensuring that children and young people in Orkney, have a safe, stable and caring environment when they cannot remain with…
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12 May 2026
Shining a light on fostering – FosterCareFortnight 2026
Foster Care Fortnight (FCF) is the UK’s biggest foster care awareness raising campaign – a nationwide campaign to raise awareness of the amazing impact that foster caring can have and to encourage…
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12 May 2026
Foster caring – could it be for you?
Orkney Islands Council, through Orkney Health and Care, is responsible for ensuring that children and young people in Orkney, have a safe, stable and caring environment when they cannot remain with…
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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…
