Heilendi Practice

10/10/2025

Good mental health matters not just today, but every day.

Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, low, or just not quite yourself, you’re not alone, the patient resources page on our website lists links to a range of trusted mental health resources and organisations to help support you: https://heilendipractice.co.uk/patient-resources/

08/10/2025

We would like to introduce you to Hatty Compson-Bradford who is our new Scotgem Medical Student from Dundee/St Andrew's University.

Hatty will be on placement at Heilendi until May 2026 and will also spend time at The Balfour and Ninewells Hospital.

At Heilendi we regularly have both undergraduate Medical Students and GP trainees on placement. As the next generation of Doctors and GPs we are committed to giving them the best learning opportunities and very much appreciate your support with this.

06/10/2025

👨‍👩‍👧 HENRY Programmes & Workshops for Families

Looking for support with healthy routines, eating habits, and family wellbeing?

We’re offering free HENRY programmes and workshops for parents and carers in Orkney:

Programmes:
👶 Healthy Families: Right From The Start (Ages 0–5)
🧒 Healthy Families: Growing Up (Ages 5–12)

Workshops include:
🧠 Understanding Children’s Behaviour
🥦 Fussy Eating
🛒 Eat Well For Less
🏃 Let’s Get Active
🍽️ Starting Solids
🦷 Healthy Teeth
💙 Looking After Ourselves

📱 Scan the QR code to register your interest or learn more
📧 Or contact: ork.henry@nhs.scot

03/10/2025

Cutting back on alcohol, even for a month, can boost your sleep, mood, energy levels, and liver health and save you money too.

Sober October is a great time to reset and feel the benefits.

Your body (and your wallet) will thank you!

01/10/2025

Today we’re celebrating older people as vital members of our Orkney community.

Staying connected and supported plays a big part in maintaining health and wellbeing as we age.

Let’s keep looking out for one another and remember to check in on older friends and neighbours.

01/10/2025

Our Ministerial Annual Review will take place on Monday (6 October) and you're welcome to join us from 11.45am - 12.45pm.

This hour long session is a chance for you to hear an update on the Health Board’s performance and its plans for the future. The meeting will include a summary of how we did in 2024/25 against our priorities and national standards and will cover both our achievements and challenges.

The meeting will be led by our Interim Board Chair Davie Campbell, and attended by the Board’s Interim Chief Executive James Goodyear, Executive Team and wider Board members.

If you would like to attend, please head along to The Balfour on Monday 6 October ready to start at 11.45am. If you'd rather attend online, you can find the MS Teams link on our website here, https://www.ohb.scot.nhs.uk/nhs-orkneys-2024-25-ministerial-annual-review/

29/09/2025

This World Heart Day, we’re encouraging everyone to move a little more.

Whether you’re:
👶 Young or old
🤰 Expecting a baby
♿ Able-bodied or living with additional needs

… moving more in a way that works for you can make a big difference.

💓 Boosts heart health
😊 Lifts your mood
🧠 Supports mental wellbeing
💤 Improves sleep

Check out these simple ideas and top tips to get started and let’s get moving together!

26/09/2025

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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

26/09/2025

Public Holiday - Monday 29 September 2025.

The practice will be closed for the above Public Holiday.
If you are unwell during this closure, please contact NHS 24 on 111.

We will reopen at 0830 on Tuesday 30 September.

25/09/2025

Managing your healthcare just got easier!

Register for our online services to:
💊 Review repeat prescriptions
📆 Order medication
📄 Review booked appointments

It only takes a few minutes to sign up and stay in control of your health.

Get started here: https://www.patient-services.co.uk/login

Simple. Secure. Convenient.

22/09/2025

Not sure if you need a sick note or can self-certify?

Here’s the difference:
✔️ First 7 days? Self-certify – no GP needed
✔️ Off longer? You’ll need a fit note

You can now request these easily via our website.

Learn more: https://heilendipractice.co.uk/appointments/been-off-work

Helping you get the right support, at the right time.

18/09/2025

Not sure who to see for a sore throat or minor illness?

A local pharmacist can help with:
✅ Cold & flu symptoms
✅ Skin rashes
✅ Minor aches

Find more self-care tips on the NHS inform website: https://www.nhsinform.scot/