“In Orkney, this funding will allow us to provide 27 families with packs, including food vouchers, to help families through the winter period” Paul Carberry
Families in Orkney Receive Winter Support of Grocery Vouchers
Orkney Health and Care – 3 Year Plan Published
“Equal does not just mean sitting at the same table, it means having an equal say in how, what and when we commission, amongst other things.”
The Dignity Agenda: Redesigning Orkney Social Care
A series of workshops on Wednesday and today (Thursday) are involving people in taking forward ideas in redesigning how Orkney responds to social care.
Planning for our Future: Orkney Health and Care
There are only a few days left if you wish to share your ideas and views about Orkney Health and Care’s Strategic Plan
Developing Orkney’s Social Care: ‘Start Small, Think Big’
Last week over a series of 3 workshops Orkney started the process to transform its social care system.
New Stromness Care Home Named
The facility being built at Garson will be known as Hamnavoe House.
Redesigning Orkney Health and Care – Community Led Support
“We understand we need to do things differently,” Sally Shaw Head of Orkney Health and Care
World Social Work Day 2019 Events in Orkney
Orkney’s social work service will be celebrated at World Social Work Day events in the St Magnus Centre, Kirkwall. The events are open to the public.
St Colm’s Recognised for its Valuable Role is to Remain Open
St Colms which was threatened with closure by Orkney Islands Council has been praised for the valuable services it provides to people with learning disabilities.
Extra Funding for Winter Resilience
“There is ample evidence to confirm that there are significant additional pressures on health and social care services over public holiday periods. “
