NHS Orkney School Health Team

12/06/2026

20 years of Childsmile - don't miss out on the fun!

08/06/2026

📢 We need your help 🆘

Please take a few minutes to complete this short survey. Your feedback will help us understand the needs of families and to help us plan future parenting courses.

https://forms.office.com/e/e95HPLmtXL

Thank you 😊

03/06/2026

Alison had the pleasure of meeting some of the soon-to-be P1 children at a Health and Wellbeing event organised by Stromness Nursery.

This was valuable work in supporting transitions, one of the School Nursing Priority Pathways.

Good luck to all the children starting school in August!

26/05/2026

A huge congratulations to Alison on her DAISY award! We are incredibly proud of her, and all of her hard work within the School Health Team 🌼 💙

Further information about the DAISY Awards and a link to the nomination form can be found here 👉https://www.ohb.scot.nhs.uk/feedback-and-involvement/daisy-awards/

19/05/2026

The Parenting Toolkit 🧰 is a warm, supportive group designed to give parents practical strategies, fresh ideas, and greater confidence in everyday family life. Whether you’re navigating school-age challenges, wanting to understand your child/teens behaviour or simply looking to strengthen your connection with your child, the toolkit offers easy-to-use and adaptable approaches that really make a difference ✨

Join us for a fun and informative 5 week course on parenting strategies with the NHS Orkney School Health Team

12/05/2026

Happy International Nurses Day!

The School Health Team work tirelessly to support and deliver quality healthcare to children and young people and their families.

07/05/2026

There’s still time to sign up for the Parenting Toolkit course — a great opportunity to connect with other parents, discuss parenting in a relaxed environment, and learn practical tools

Join us for a fun and informative 5 week course on parenting strategies with the NHS Orkney School Health Team

27/04/2026

The Parenting Toolkit Course

Following a successful first run, we are delighted to announce that out 5 week ‘Parenting Toolkit’ course is returning!

Are you a parent or carer of a school aged child looking for practical tools, new ideas to manage behaviour, and ways to build calmer routines at home? This course is for you!
What you will learn:
How to understand children’s emotions and actions
Practical strategies for guiding children
Tips to improve communication and listening
How to build happier family life

Starts: 21 May 2026 for 5 weeks

Spaces are limited! Secure your place to today by booking here https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/nhs-orkney-school-health-team-the-parenting-toolkit-5-week-course-tickets-1988317519224

For more information contact Alison or Lorna on 888262 or [email protected]

Join us for a fun and informative 5 week course on parenting strategies with the NHS Orkney School Health Team

02/04/2026

A free webinar on sensory processing delivered by paediatric OT's

Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams

27/03/2026

What a great session of the babysitting course today at Stromness Academy We focused on first aid and basic life support.
Raj, Raven and Prue have gone on their first outing with three of our students - good luck everyone! Have fun!