Orkney Community Directory

Action Medical Research is on a mission to save and change children's lives through medical research, developing treatments, vaccinations and cures.

The aims of the charity are to help and support older people who live in their own homes, to retain dignity, choice and independence and to enjoy a good quality of life…

Clan Cancer Support provides emotional and practical support to anyone affected by a cancer diagnosis, including family members, carers and close friends.

Daisy Villa Medical Practice is based in St Margaret's Hope and is a single handed dispensing practice of approximately 1500 patients covering the islands of South Ronaldsay and Burray.

The Sanday surgery is located within Flebister House, Sanday. Flebister House is situated in Lady, the village in the centre of the island.

The GP surgery in the island of Flotta and is a branch of Stromness Surgery.

The Orcades Practice consists of 5 island branch locations including Stronsay. All personnel are employees of NHS Orkney.

We are committed to creating a sensitive and caring culture based on empowerment where the well-being and quality of life for residents are of the utmost importance.

Heilendi Practice is a GP surgery located within the Balfour Hospital in Kirkwall.

The Hoy and Walls Health Centre is situated in Longhope and is part of the Orcades Practice. Normally emergency evacuation is by ferry and very infrequently by helicopter.

Islands View Surgery is a doctor's surgery located few minutes from the ferry terminal in Rousay.

KGS Sports centre is a state of the art sporting facility for the community of Orkney. The centre can accommodate an extensive range of activities, health and wellbeing and any other events.

We organise the weekly Kirkwall parkrun, starting from the Peedie Sea at 9:30am every Saturday morning.

Linklet House Surgery is based in North Ronaldsay and is part of the Heilendi Pactice which located in Kirkwall.

Marie Curie offers support at the end of life for any illness at home. The support telephone number is 0800 090 2309. Ask your GP Practice or District nurse for a referral.

The Paediatric Occupational Therapy service supports children and young people with additional support needs to manage everyday living.

We offer a range of free, confidential sexual health advice and treatment.

We are a non-denominational Buddhist group, all traditions are welcome. We have weekly meetings for meditation, discussion and teaching.

Orkney Creative Hub has a vision to support creativity for everyone whatever their skills and attributes through a range of workshops across the number of venues.

Orkney Dance & Fitness Ltd provides a variety of Dance and Fitness activities to all ages in the West Mainland and online.

Orkney Health and Care (OHAC) is a partnership between Orkney Islands Council and NHS Orkney. The Partnership aims to improve and develop social care, community health and wellbeing.

Orkney Heart Support Group meet on the 4th Tuesday of every month except July in The Royal British Legion Kirkwall from 7.30 pm to approximately 9.30pm.

Orkney Ramblers� Club is a very sociable group of like-minded folk who enjoy the physical and mental health benefits in the varied environments to be found in our lovely islands.

The Orkney Versus Arthritis group meets to provide a friendly and sociable meeting where hot refreshments are provided along with musical entertainment, talks by health professionals…