“Our libraries are free and accessible safe spaces that can provide convenient and confidential online access.” Pamela Tulloch, Scottish Library & Information Council (SLIC) Chief Executive,
‘Near Me’ Service at Orkney Library & Archive, Kirkwall
‘Living with less pain’: Supportive Exercise Classes
“It’s a wonderful programme to be facilitating especially when people say that they feel more confident to go out, be active and get on with their day to day living with less pain” Holly Elliot
Feldenkrais and Child’Space Sessions
“Feldenkrais is for anyone interested in moving with greater efficiency, ease, comfort and precision. You do not need any experience in order to learn.”
Avian Flu : Birsay
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed at a premises near Birsay, Orkney Islands on 06 July 2022.
Monkeypox Vaccination Programme Being Planned for Some Health Care Workers
There have been 34 laboratory-confirmed cases of monkeypox reported in Scotland since 23 May 2022.
New Research In Treating Broken Heart Syndrome
” It is vital that we develop a high-quality evidence base to guide clinicians in the management of this condition.” Dr David Gamble from the University of Aberdeen
Monkeypox Update 28th June 2022
Up to 26 June 2022 there were 1,076 laboratory confirmed cases in the UK. Of these, 27 were in Scotland, 5 were in Northern Ireland, 9 were in Wales and 1,035 were in England.
“It felt awesome to be back together as a Shed” Orkney Men’s Shed Update
“This week (06 June) was the first week that we met, as a ‘proper’ Shed,”
Minimum Unit Pricing & Its Effects On Those With Alcohol Dependency
“It is important that alcohol treatment services and other organisations find ways to support those who do have financial problems, particularly as inflation rises.” Professor John Holmes
10 Confirmed Cases of #Monkeypox in Scotland
There are currently 287 confirmed cases in England, 10 in Scotland, 2 in Northern Ireland and 3 in Wales.
