Local MSP, David Stewart, Labour, “having the right to die at home is a ‘basic human right’”.
Debating the Right to Die at Home
High Quality Care for the Residents of the New St Peter’s House Stromness
St Peters House is set to open in January 2020, providing long-term care for people over the age of 65
Marie Curie Nurses Delivering Care at Home
“Its nurses make it possible for people living with terminal illness to die peacefully at home.””
Gap in ‘hospital at home care’ Raised by Shetland GP
“Shetland patients dying at home don’t have access to overnight carers”
£10 million extra to Health Boards for Winter Planning
“Winter creates particular pressures on our health and social care system, so it’s important that we are well prepared.”
£35,640 to Support Care Experienced Young People in Orkney
“Young people living in, or leaving, the care system often face additional barriers to learning – which is why this funding can be so vital. “
Find Out About ‘Eat Well Age Well’
The Eat Well Age Well Roadshow is coming to Orkney on 10th June.
“Love is the thing that is most important”: Developing Scotland’s Care System
One of the most important pieces of work undertaken in Scotland is the Independent Care Review.
201 Carers in Orkney Receive Scotland’s New Carer’s Allowance
“Carers make a vital contribution to society, which this payment recognises, putting an extra £442 in their pockets this financial year. “
Maree Todd: The Real Story is About Love
“Sometimes I think the Tory party can sink no lower”
