NHS Orkney

News and information from NHS Orkney. For personal health information please contact your GP. We welcome comments via

[Samaritans Scotland @SamaritansScot]

We're here for you when life gets hard.

Call us free, day or night, on 116 123.

[Public Health Scotland @P_H_S_Official]

RSV is a common respiratory illness. It can cause severe illness and lead to people being admitted to hospital — especially babies and older adults. The vaccine is the best way to get protected.

For more information visit https://t.co/lnvj6YH0yX

#RSVvaccineScot

[Public Health Scotland @P_H_S_Official]

The MenB vaccine is being offered to some older teenagers and new students under 25 who are at higher risk of exposure to meningococcal group B bacteria.

For more information and to find out if you’re eligible visit https://t.co/C1fI1zwmxn

#MenBVaccine

[The Scotsman @TheScotsman]

Know a nurse who goes above & beyond? Nominate them now for the Nurse Award at this year's #HealthAwards25 and help us celebrate nursing excellence.

Visit- https://t.co/D9KbmHx0Tf before 17th Aug

#NurseAward #RCNScotland

[NHS Orkney @NHSOrkney]

People with weakened immune systems are at higher risk from COVID-19. There’s still time to top up your protection and reduce the chance of serious illness. For more information and to book or reschedule an appointment visit 👉https://t.co/kh9SRVgyXA #SpringTopUp

[The Scotsman @TheScotsman]

Scotland’s top Allied Health Professional to be named at upcoming event - could it be you? 🏆👀

Don’t miss out:
https://t.co/QFXttTyogu

@CaledonianNews @MidwivesRCM @NHSScotCareers #HealthAwards26 #alliedhealth #growyourbusiness #health #scottishbusiness #businessnews

[NHS Orkney @NHSOrkney]

Our NHS Orkney Board meeting takes place today.

You can read all the Board papers on our website here, https://t.co/nN9hOD6WPj

[Samaritans @samaritans]

A simple conversation could help save someone’s life.

If you spot someone who doesn’t look OK. Small, soft questions can be a gentle way in - they interrupt the cycle of thoughts and help someone shift a little inside and engage with the world outside of their thoughts

[Public Health Scotland @P_H_S_Official]

We’re expecting more sunshine and warmer weather this week ☀️

Here’s what you need to know to stay healthy in hot weather 🔽
https://t.co/7s5fjIhsQp

[Public Health Scotland @P_H_S_Official]

We’re expecting hot weather this week! ☀️

Remember to:
💧 Stay hydrated
🧴 Protect your skin with suncream
❤️ Look after yourself and those more vulnerable: babies, young children, older people and those with underlying health conditions

More info 🔽 https://t.co/5OlPw80uOL

[The Scotsman @TheScotsman]

It’s that time of year again… 🏆👀

Enter Scotland’s Health Awards 2026 today!
🔗https://t.co/DRAbHAVNIM

@NHSScotCareers @MidwivesRCM @CaledonianNews #HealthAwards26 #events #growyourbusiness #health #scottishbusiness #scotlandnews #businessnews

[Scottish Global Health Co-ordination Unit @ScottishGHCU]

🌍Know someone making an exceptional difference to global health overseas – or could it be you?

🌎Shine a light on this work by nominating for the Global Citizenship Award #HealthAwards26

🌏https://t.co/hMH9dweHv2

[NHS Orkney @NHSOrkney]

Watch this short video for answers to some of the most common questions about cervical screening. It could help make you feel more comfortable about your next appointment 👇

[NHS Orkney @NHSOrkney]

The HPV vaccine protects against several types of HPV that can cause cancer but it doesn’t protect against them all. So even if you've had the HPV vaccine, it's still important to go for cervical screening. Find out more at 👉https://t.co/28LfYIRmLU
#CervicalScreeningScot

[Public Health Scotland @P_H_S_Official]

All men aged 65 are invited to attend an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) screening appointment. It’s a simple ultrasound scan of your abdomen (tummy) which can find out if you have an aneurysm. This short video explains what to expect at your appointment. #AAAScreeningScot

[Public Health Scotland @P_H_S_Official]

🌫️ Air pollution is one of the greatest environmental risks to human health and causes of avoidable deaths.

This #CleanAirDay, Dr Sarah Robertson describes the impacts, and the actions we can take to help create healthier air for all 🔽
https://t.co/GIP1MyrUcC

[NHS Orkney @NHSOrkney]

National Wellbeing Week 2026 is 22-28 June, offering a week-long programme of free online sessions designed for professionals across health, social care, social work, local government & the third sector. Links to register are here: https://t.co/93oqtfUacz

[NHS Orkney @NHSOrkney]

This week is Cervical Screening Awareness Week
If your cervical screening (smear test) is overdue, why not book it this week? Talk to your GP or nurse if you’re worried, they will understand and can help.
Visit 👉https://t.co/28LfYIRmLU to find out more.
#CervicalScreeningScot

[NHS Orkney @NHSOrkney]

All GP surgeries will be closed on the Public Holiday - Monday 15 June 2026, in an emergency you can contact a GP in the same way as routine evening/weekend cover. If you are ill when your practice is closed, you should call NHS 24 on 111. More at 👉https://t.co/RQKvD4EP5d

[NHS Orkney @NHSOrkney]

There's still time to book your COVID-19 vaccine appointment. If you’re eligible it’s important to book your vaccine appointment to make sure you’re protected against COVID-19 through summer.
To find out more, to book or reschedule an appointment visit 👉
https://t.co/kh9SRVgyXA