Posts Tagged ‘NHS Orkney’

Orkney dentists working to resume routine services

Orkney dentists working to resume routine services

Dentists in Orkney are working hard to try and restore routine dental services as quickly as possible. Dental practices on the island were allowed to reopen in June as part of phase 2 lockdown easing, but initially, services were restricted. While dentists were able to treat patients who required urgent treatment, they were not allowed […]


NHS Orkney donates dental equipment to Dentaid

NHS Orkney donates dental equipment to Dentaid

Representatives from NHS Orkney have donated equipment to help the international efforts of Dentaid. The health board has put together a kit, which contains an array of vital instruments, to aid efforts in countries like Nepal and Cambodia. The kit was originally a donation to the board in the days when it covered a larger […]


Orkney Dental Patients to Pay for Travel Expenses as Funding is Pulled

Orkney Dental Patients to Pay for Travel Expenses as Funding is Pulled

Orkney dental patients have been informed that they will no longer be able to claim travel expenses for routine treatment in Kirkwall and Stromness. NHS Orkney has confirmed that funding for a travel scheme has been pulled, as there is not enough money available to continue the programme. The scheme will be stopped on March […]


New NHS Dental Services To Cut Waiting Times On Orkney

New NHS Dental Services To Cut Waiting Times On Orkney

New NHS dental services will cut waiting times on Orkney, according to NHS Orkney; a host of new initiatives have been announced to clear waiting lists and bosses are hoping to make rapid progress, with new practices set to open in the next couple of months. NHS Orkney has confirmed that two new NHS practices […]