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Harm against adults is harder to see during the pandemic
The pandemic has made vulnerable adults less visible. As part of National Adult Support and Protection Day 2022 on 20 February, people are being asked to keep an eye out for things that don’t look right, and to report concerns.
20 February 2022
Council Appoints to Head of Service Role
Orkney Islands Council has appointed a new Head of Service for Enterprise and Economic Growth.
18 February 2022
Kirkwall road resurfacing update for week starting 21 February
Orkney Islands Council is reminding motorists of two sets of road works taking place in Kirkwall next week involving road closures and changes to bus services - at New Scapa Road and at Broad Street and Palace Road.
18 February 2022
Rising Covid Cases Lead to Community Transmission Plea
NHS Orkney and Orkney Islands Council have issued a joint plea - in the wake of rising cases of COVID-19 in the county - for local people to increase their efforts around limiting the spread of the virus around the community.
18 February 2022
Shirley Miller - A Career in Care
Orkney College has launched a brand new course for people interested in exploring a career in social care.
‘Introduction to a Career in Social Care’ is a 6 week online course, aimed at people aged 16 and over who are interested in working in social care including senior phase pupils, people who are unemployed, under threat of unemployment or considering a change in career.
A career in care is a rewarding one - and offers significant opportunities for progression. Here's Shirley Miller's story....
16 February 2022