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28/09/2025

Monday 29 September is a Public Holiday for NHS Orkney. All GP surgeries will be closed on the Public Holiday, but 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 and can’t wait until it reopens, you should call NHS 24 on 111.

Please plan ahead and only order the medication you need to cover the public holiday. You can also find more helpful tips on NHS Infom 👉 https://www.nhsinform.scot/

Community Pharmacy Arrangements on Monday 29 September

👉Boots Kirkwall - closed

👉WHB Sutherland Kirkwall - open 9am - 5.30pm

👉WHB Sutherland Stromness - open 9am - 5pm

👉Norsepharm Dounby - open 9am - 5pm

15/09/2025

As you can see from the attached poster, some people have been taken seriously ill recently regarding the use of smoking crack or freebase co***ne. As we know crack co***ne is used across Scotland and we would like to reiterate the below harm reduction messaging to Orkney residents. Further information can be found at:
https://www.crew.scot/drug/co***ne/ or we can be contacted directly.

15/09/2025

Are you planning on potty training your little one soon or have you already started your potty training journey and could use some help?

This free online webinar for parents and carers is led by our Family Services Team, who will be answering some of the commonly asked questions about potty training and talking you through how to prepare your child to use the potty and practise potty skills before eventually stopping using nappies as your child gains confidence.

📆Thursday 25th September
🕧7pm-9pm (via Zoom)

❗️booking closes at 12pm on Wednesday 24th ️September

Find more information and how to book your place - https://eric.org.uk/talking-about-potty-training-2/

🗣Please share this post so that other parents and carers can benefit from this free event.

❗️️PLEASE NOTE: these free events are for parents and carers. If you are a health, education or early years worker interested in events to support you in your professional capacity please see our programme of training courses for professionals on our website.

15/09/2025

Becoming a dad is a big deal, and it’s normal to feel overwhelmed at times. Understanding your feelings and taking small steps can make a world of difference—for you and your family.

01/09/2025

Are you a bereaved dad who would like to connect with other men touched by pregnancy or baby loss? We are here for you 💜🧡

Our online support meetings for men provide an opportunity to come together in a safe and confidential space. Whether you wish to share your experience, or listen to others, this is a space for you to get the support you need, in addition to using our general support channels.

Our next online support meeting takes place on Wed 3 Sep 2025 between 7:30-9pm BST.

Please note that spaces are limited.

Reserve your spot today ⬇️

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NHS Orkney, The Balfour, Foreland Road
Kirkwall
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