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The Ancient Roots of Orkney’s Bere Barley – The Orkney News

WebThe event today (Thursday) will also showcase another aspect of bere barley with its use in paper making. The health aspects of bere have also yet to be fully investigated including whether the valuable nutrients it extracts from the soil are then passed on through human consumption.

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“For twenty years, Breathing Space has been a beacon of hope for …

WebBreathing Space, the free, confidential telephone service, offering mental health support, celebrates its 20th anniversary on the 1st of February this year. …

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Big Increase in People with Huntington’s Disease in North Scotland

WebProfessor Zosia Miedzybrodzka from the University of Aberdeen, and the consultant in charge of the NHS Grampian’s North of Scotland Huntington’s clinics, led …

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Getting It Right: A National Care Service for Scotland

WebScottish Parliament. The Scottish Government’s reasons for wishing to create a National Care Service are explained here: Policy Memorandum National Care Service …

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‘Thrive’ Mental Health Wellbeing App For Young Farmers

WebA mental wellbeing app is being rolled out to young farmers in a pilot scheme to support young people in the Scottish agricultural industry. RSABI, the Scottish …

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Poetry Corner: Here’s Health To Them That’s Awa

WebHere’s a health to them that’s awa, Here’s a health to them that’s awa; Here’s chieftain M’Leod, a chieftain worth gowd, Tho’ bred amang mountains o’ snaw; …

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Orkney Lowest Spending for Mental Health Services in Scotland …

WebMental Health and Wellbeing in Scotland. In his first annual report, Scotland’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr Gregor Smith reported how ‘the COVID-19 …

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Report Highlights Workforce Challenges Facing Mental Health …

WebIn Orkney the Mental Health Officers do not primarily carry out statutory MHO work. There are 4 of them (2020) . They carried out 14.7 hours of work (Per 10,000 population) directly related to that role.

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Home First : Orkney’s Reablement Scheme – The Orkney News

WebIn early June 2021, the Home First scheme had supported 24 patient discharges with an average delay time in hospital awaiting a care package of 2.9 days. …

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Mental Health Support – The Orkney News

WebIf you need to talk to someone, you can call these free services: NHS 24 on 111 if you need urgent support for your mental or emotional health. Breathing Space on 0800 83 85 87 -if you’re experiencing low mood, depression or anxiety Samaritans on 116 123, or email [email protected], for confidential emotional support if you’re in distress …

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Exploring Orkney’s Constitutional Future: Health and Social Care

WebIn Scotland, the NHS provides free care at point of need. The Orkney Health and Social Care Partnership, (Orkney HSCP) is a partnership between Orkney Islands …

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Events – The Orkney News

WebBy theorkneynews on February 22, 2024 • ( Leave a comment ) As part of this process people in Orkney and Shetland are being urged to attend an online session …

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£422,551.39 Boost to Orkney Wellness Projects

Web* This project is being delivered across Na h-Eileanan Siar, Orkney & Shetland. Total funding Orkney – £422,551.39 Mairi Gougeon, Islands Secretary in the …

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Be Tick Aware – The Orkney News

WebBy theorkneynews on April 8, 2023 • ( 1 Comment ) The better weather, longer daylight hours and getting out of doors is always good for your health and wellbeing. Whilst that …

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Sourcing Wild Swimming Locations in Scotland – The Orkney News

WebSwimWild, a company which offers open water coaching, adventures and events, is working with Moray College UHI’s computing and digital media department to …

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New Chief Officer for Orkney Health and Care – The Orkney News

WebSally Shaw photo OIC. Sally Shaw has been appointed to the role of Chief Officer for Orkney Health and Care, the Integration Joint Board that commissions and …

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Menstrual Health and Menopause at Work in New NHS Scotland …

WebProfessor Kathleen Riach from University of Glasgow Adam Smith Business School said: “NHS Scotland’s new Menopause and Menstrual Health Workplace policy …

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Contact Tracing – Cutting the Engine of the Pandemic

WebResponding to the public health crisis in Europe and using what is now known about Covid 19, last week Dr Hans Henri P. Kluge said: “It is essential to cut the …

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World Health Organisation (WHO) #OnThisDay – The Orkney News

WebBy theorkneynews on April 7, 2024 • ( Leave a comment ) On 7th of April 1948 the World Health Organisation (WHO) was formed. The organisation is part of the United Nations …

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