Dr Philippa Whitford MP addressed a public meeting in Kirkwall on Brexit and Health
“If we do not have enough people then we struggle to deliver the service”
Trial to Take Place for Strep B Tests
“Anything which can save lives and stop the distressing death of a new-born baby has to be welcomed with open arms.”
Freestyle Libre to be Available on Prescription to Diabetics in NHS Western Isles
This is a provision NHS Orkney and NHS Shetland are also looking into.
Drug Related Deaths in Scotland Continue to Rise
“many of the drugs involved in the deaths may be prescribed ones and not all from illegal sources. “
Reducing Loneliness and Isolation – Home Start Orkney
Monday 18th – Friday 22nd June 2018 is Loneliness Awareness Week
Pay Rise for NHS Staff in Scotland
147,000 NHS workers in Scotland will receive a 3% pay rise this year.
Orkney Men’s Shed: Brilliant Job Done for The Blue Door, Kirkwall
Thursday saw the new shed finally moved to the Blue Door
Hoy Health and Well Being Event
A host of Orkney organisations who can offer support and advice came together on Hoy on Thursday 24th May as part of a health and wellbeing event
MSP Holds Event to Raise Awareness of M.E.
Gail Ross MSP, SNP, held a parliamentary reception in Holyrood to mark ME Awareness Week: “This Is Me”.
Implications for Health and Social Care in Scotland with Brexit
“The governance that we have in Scotland, particularly around social care service delivery, is unique in the UK”
