Support for young people and families
The Children and Families section of the Orkney Health and Social Care Partnership provides support, advice, guidance, and practical and therapeutic services for children, young people, and their families
Parental employability support
Helps parents on lower incomes find work, increase their hours or improve their pay through education, training and employment support.
Local child poverty action
Annual reports setting out the action we are taking jointly with NHS Orkney to tackle child poverty in Orkney.
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Advice and support for young people and their families, including statutory work such as reports for the Children's Reporter and the Court.
Health Services
Including maternity, health visiting, school nursing, and paediatric physiotherapy and occupational therapy.
Fostering
Find out about fostering in Orkney and how you could provide a safe and caring home for a child or young person.
Orkney Children and Young People's Partnership
A partnership bringing together everyone who works with or provides services for children and young people in Orkney.
Support for Young Carers
Information and support for young people under 18 who care for a family member because of illness, disability or another condition.