Orkney

NHS Orkney's vision for the future is to be an exemplar employer and provide high quality health services that help improve the health of the population. It aims to meet patient needs by ensuring timely access to a highly skilled and mobile workforce. NHS Orkney also aims to meet patients' needs by ensuring the workforce has access to modern technology to help provide as many services as possible from facilities that are local and fit for purpose. For more information  please visit the NHS Orkney website.

Mission Statement

• It is here to improve the health of the people of Orkney by working in partnership
• It will provide quality assured, appropriate health services that are accessible and responsive to local need
• It will work within the framework and resources provided by the Scottish Government Health Department

Objectives

• To implement the Local Delivery Plan and thereby improve the health of the people of Orkney
• To ensure safe, high quality services are provided which meet evidence-based standards and which are delivered in the most appropriate setting for the patient
• To operate within its financial resource allocation and move towards achieving recurring balance by 2007/08
• To ensure its services are culturally competent and reflect equality and diversity
• To further promote joint-working with partner agencies, in particular through the Community Health Partnership
• To continue to be a key stakeholder in North of Scotland regional working
• To implement the actions for NHS Boards detailed in 'Delivering for Health'

For information on how to make a complaint please visit its Complaints section.