Home First in Orkney has been described as a “leading” and “game-changing” new care model which supports people to live more independently and for longer in their own homes – which is what most people say they want.

Morven Gemmill, from NHS Orkney, said: “When I looked at the Home First evaluation, what the team in Orkney has done and are doing is leading across Scotland. There was shock at just how good the outcomes were for people that were severely frail – for 85 per cent of people who were severely frail to have their occupational performances outcomes improved is really staggering and a phenomenal achievement. I would like to congratulate the teams.”

Home First prevented four people in the county from having to leave their home to go into residential care.

An update on road works around the county, including impact on public bus services.

A “celebration evening” is being planned for all senior phase pupils at Stromness Academy this year, not just those who are leaving.

Tuesday 31 May is the official leaving date for any pupils moving on from school, and this year, they will once again be able to formally mark the occasion.

Everyone at Kirkwall Grammar School is delighted that they can resume the traditional leavers’ march to St Magnus Cathedral this year.

Following an assembly on Friday (22 April), all S4, S5 and S6 leavers will be piped from the school at 10.25am as they head down through the Willows to the Cathedral for phot

With schools in the county set to return tomorrow (Tuesday) after the Easter break, the Council's Education Service is highlighting important changes to Covid restrictions to staff, parents and pupils.