Nordhaven Clinic

30/03/2026

If you live anywhere in Orkney, we can now send STI screening kits to you through the post.

We are currently trialling a mail‑in test kit system for routine, non‑symptomatic screening for chlamydia and gonorrhoea. These are the two most commonly diagnosed STIs in Scotland. They often cause no symptoms, meaning many people may not realise they are infected, but both are easily treated once identified.

To request a kit, please complete the form linked on this page of our website: https://www.nordhavenclinic.co.uk/page1.aspx?p=15&t=1 . It takes around five minutes and includes some personal questions about your s*xual history. This information helps our clinical team provide the correct testing materials and assess your level of risk.

If you are currently experiencing symptoms that may be related to an STI, please attend our Nordhaven Clinic Drop‑In, held Tuesdays from 15:30–17:30.

If these times are unsuitable, please contact reception to arrange an alternative appointment.

03/12/2025

08/10/2025

Due to staff training, we will be closed from 12.30pm today. We will reopen at 9am tomorrow.

18/09/2025

Starting from next week, our drop in clinic will move to a Tuesday. Please see updated poster.

25/08/2025

Gonorrhoea is usually treated with antibiotics. However, the bacteria that cause gonorrhoea have become more resistant to antibiotics over time, meaning they are becoming less effective in treating the infection.

The MenB vaccine may help to lower the chance of getting gonorrhoea and passing it on to other partners.

Gay, bis*xual and other men who have s*x with men
(GBMSM) are now eligible for the MenB vaccine if they
attend a s*xual health clinic in Scotland and are assessed
as being at increased risk of coming into contact
with gonorrhoea.

More information can be found here:https://publichealthscotland.scot/media/33751/menb-vaccine-for-gonorrhoea-leaflet-english-july2025.pdf

The Nordhaven clinic runs a drop in at The Balfour every Wednesday from 3.30pm - 5.30pm for anyone wishing to discuss this with a doctor.

06/03/2025

Please see information below for a new drop in service that allows direct access to the Orkney Alcohol and Drugs Partnership and Relationships Scotland Orkney as well as other services such as harm reduction, groupwork, signposting and family support.

Alcohol & Drug recovery support drop in *Open today* from 1.30pm - 4.30pm at the Kings Street Halls. No appointment is needed and is available to anyone that is impacted by alcohol and/or drug use - directly or indirectly. We asked Rebecca Scott from Relationships Scotland Orkney a couple of questions this week as she is one of the workers involved in this service regarding the drop in and what to expect.

What can I expect if I came along to the drop in?

A warm welcome and a group of supportive people who are ready to offer information and help on what help is available in Orkney. This could be help for you or perhaps a loved one. There might even be a cuppa! There's information to take away as well as someone to talk things through with.

Who is going to be there to support people?

The NHS Drug and Alcohol Team will be there to discuss how to keep you safe with harm reduction information & equipment if required. I'll be there to talk about the emotional and practical support which is available too and offer signposting to other services. We also have the Support Group meeting between 2.30pm to 3.30pm that is open to anyone over the age of 18.

With this being a new support service, what makes it stand out and why should I make the effort to come along?

We want to make accessing support as easy as possible, and sometimes making appointments can be tricky. We want to offer something which removes some of those barriers where you can just drop in past and learn a little more in a relaxed and informal atmosphere.

Thanks Rebecca and please find more information attached on the poster. Feel free to send us any questions direct or pop past Kings Street Halls later to speak with Rebecca and the friendly team there.

30/08/2024

As we approach International Overdose Awareness Day tomorrow (31 August), the Orkney Alcohol and Drugs Partnership (OADP) say they are committed to raising awareness around this difficult but important day.

Local communities in Orkney and around the world will be coming together to remember those who have died or suffered permanent injury due to drug overdose with St Magnus Cathedral joining other landmarks across the world in being lit purple.

Stephen Brown, Chief Officer of the Orkney Health and Social Care Partnership and Chair of the OADP, said: “By coming together to remember them, we stand together to say that more needs to be done to end overdose in our communities.”

16/08/2023

For more information on where you can get free condoms, please see https://www.nordhavenclinic.co.uk/

14/12/2022

This short film contains important messages about s*xual consent.
Have a happy and safe festive season.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cT4gym83QJc