The Orkney News“£84.9 million for NHS Orkney – an increase of 13.4%.” – Robert Leslie
‘It’s OK to Ask’ – empowering people in Scotland to get the most out of every healthcare appointment
JoNHS staff had a 3.3 per cent payrise agreed yesterday starting in April. This is NHS England though. NHS Scotland agreed a 3.75 per cent payrise for staff in April 2026, two years ago! #NHS #nhsscotland
NormanDunbarGood morning fellow Mastos and hello Thursday. Good news yesterday, our friend Peter is having a care package sorted out and is coming home soon!👍#NHSScotland
I'm off to Buckie today. MrsD is having her legs waxed, and toe nails done. She can't put shoes on until it hardens so I'm driving. Wesley was due a haircut today in Buckie but they had to postpone for a week. Bummer! (With a gg!)
Have a great day. Have fun, take care.
Todays photo is a Fiery-billed Aracari in Costa Rica, March 2022.
Rí Rua 
Good news, this is UK wide though I'm sharing Scotland specific info.
We are finally vaccinating against chickenpox through varicella; Public Health Scotland. It currently aimed at 12-18 month old kids via MMR (now MMRV) vaccine. With a selective catch-up program for up-to 6 year olds who have no history chickenpox.
Some more detailed info in this pdf from NHS Scotland.
#Scotland #PublicHealthScotland #NHSScotland #NHS #Varicella
Further changes to childhood vaccinations in Scotland - News - Public Health Scotland
Following a detailed review by the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI), the UK’s independent expert group on vaccines, Public Health Scotland (PHS) has been working with the Scottish Government and colleagues across NHS Boards to make some changes to Scotland’s childhood vaccination programme.
Flu Cases and Hospitalisations in Scotland Continue to Decrease
Influenza and Covid data for week ending 11 December 2025
boiledfrogIt seems like a smart idea to get vaccinated (if you can - speak to your pharmacist), and, if you're able, encourage vulnerable folk to do the same. #nhsscotland #nhs #flu #scotland
Chrysalis#FotoVorschlag 'Das Unsichtbare sichtbar machen' Making the invisible visible . MRI Scanner Mark 1: The world’s first operational MRI scanner, 1970s, Aberdeen #aberdeen #scotland #nhs #nhsscotland #NHSGrampian
Scottish Lass"Health boards failing to carry out vital checks for adults with learning disabilities brought in to stop repeat of tragic case" - The Sunday Post
https://www.sundaypost.com/fp/learning-disabilities-health-checks/
