Website: https://www.lgbtyouth.org.uk/
Resources and information for members of the LGBT+ community in Scotland.
Children & Young People
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Maternity | NHS Orkney (scot.nhs.uk)
Website: https://www.ohb.scot.nhs.uk/service/maternity
Information for maternity services and information within NHS Orkney’s service.
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Mental Health | NHS Orkney (scot.nhs.uk)
Website: https://www.ohb.scot.nhs.uk/your-health/mental-health
Information for mental health services and support as a part of NHS Orkney.
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Mental Health Officer Service (orkney.gov.uk)
Website: https://www.orkney.gov.uk/Service-Directory/S/mental-health-officer-service.htm
Orkney Islands Council has appointed a small team of Mental Health Officers (MHOs) offering a specialist service to people experiencing mental health issues and to other professionals involved in their care. MHOs are social workers who have undertaken additional specialist training in mental health and legislation in Scotland. MHOs in Orkney undertake this role alongside their main work for Orkney Health and Care.
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Mind
Website: https://www.mind.org.uk/
Phone: 0300 123 3393
Website for the mental health charity, campaigning for better support and respect for those struggling with mental health.
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One Parent Families Scotland
Website: https://opfs.org.uk/
Phone: 0808 801 0323
Online Messaging Service on Website
One Parent Families Scotland aims to enable single parent families to achieve their potential, to reach a decent standard of living and contribute to Scottish society.
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Orkney | Highlands and Islands Scouts (hiscouts.org.uk)
Website: https://www.hiscouts.org.uk/spage-local_scouting-orkney.html
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/orkneyscouts/
Orkney currently has 3 Scout Groups. 2nd Orkney are based in Kirkwall, 11th Orkney is in the West Mainland and 5th Orkney (South Ronaldsay & Burray) Group.
The John Rae Explorer Unit meets across Orkney covering Explorers of all ages across the District.
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Orkney Association of Youth Clubs
Website: https://www.orkneycommunities.co.uk/OAYC/
OAYC works to bring affiliated youth clubs together, assists in the formation of new clubs and provides training to support youth workers and volunteers within these clubs. The organisation also liaises with local statutory and voluntary bodies throughout Orkney to further it’s aims.
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Orkney Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service
Website: https://www.ohb.scot.nhs.uk/service/community-mental-health-services
Tel: 01856 888280
Email: ork.cmht@nhs.scotOrkney CAMHS are a small team of staff embedded within the Community Mental Health Team to provide service for children & young people up to 18 years of age who are experiencing mental health difficulties.
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Orkney Islands Council
Website: https://www.orkney.gov.uk/
Website for the Orkney Islands Council.
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Orkney Islands Council (autism.org.uk)
Website: https://www.autism.org.uk/directory/o/orkney-islands-council
Phone: 01856 873 535
Email: customerservice@orkney.gov.uk
Your local authority provides children’s services, education, adult social care, housing support and cultural and leisure services (e.g. libraries, sports development).
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Orkney Rape and Sexual Assault Service (ORSAS)
Website: https://www.orsas.scot/
Phone: 01856 872298
Email: contact@orsas.scot
Times: Monday to Thursday 9am to 4.30pm
Free and confidential information and support for anyone (13 and over) in Orkney affected by any form of sexual violence.
Orkney Rape & Sexual Assault Service is one of the newest services as a part of Rape Crisis Scotland.
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Orkney Sailing Club
Website: https://www.facebook.com/OrkneySailingClub/
Phone: 01856 872331
Email: orkneysc.secretary@gmail.com
Sailing is great fun, whether you’re learning in a dinghy, cruising the islands or racing round.
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Orkney Sea Cadets
Website: https://www.sea-cadets.org/orkney
Telephone: 01856 872992
Email: orkneyscc@aol.com
Times: Fridays 1900 to 2130
Mondays 1900 to 2100Address:
Sea Cadets Orkney
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PAMIS
Website: https://pamis.org.uk/
Contact form available on website – phone numbers are unique to each branch, information also available on the website.
Promoting a more inclusive scoiety. Supporting people with profound and multiple learning disabilities, PMLD – their families, carers and proffessionals.
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Papyrus UK Suicide Prevention
Website: https://www.papyrus-uk.org/
Phone: 0800 068 4141
Text: 07860 039967
Email: pat@papyrus-uk.org
Are you, or is a young person you know, not coping with life? For confidential suicide prevention advice contact HOPELINE247.
Support and resources for those struggling.
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Parent Club
Website: https://www.parentclub.scot/
Resource and support for parents of children of all ages. Contact information for various services provided on website.
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Pupil Care and Welfare (orkney.gov.uk)
Website: https://www.orkney.gov.uk/Service-Directory/P/Pupil-Care-and-Welfare.htm
Information for pupil care and welfare in Orkney.
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Relationships Scotland Orkney
Website: https://rsorkney.org.uk/
Phone: 01856 877750
Email: enquiries@rsorkney.org.uk
All services are offered free of charge. They welcome donations from those who can afford to pay.
Relationships Scotland Orkney is an independent charity and is a member of the Relationships Scotland, the national body for family mediation, counselling and family support. They are a member of COSCA, the professional body for Counselling and Psychotherapy in Scotland, and all their practitioners are trained to recognised national standards, have regular practice supervision and attend regular professional development courses.
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Relay UK
Website: https://www.relayuk.bt.com/
Phone: 0800 7311 888
Relay UK app (or Textphone): 0800 500 888
Times: Monday-Saturday, 9am-6pm
Sunday, 9am-1pm
Public holidays, 9am-5pm (closed Christmas Day)Helping people with hearing and speech difficulties communicate with anyone over the phone, using the national relay service.
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Right There – Creating Home and Hope in Orkney
Website: https://rightthere.org/creating-home-and-hope-in-orkney/
Phone: +44 (0)141 565 1200
Email: hello@rightthere.org
Charity that support for adults and children going through tough times, offering help with accomodation and counselling.
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School Health | NHS Orkney
Website: https://www.ohb.scot.nhs.uk/service/school-health
Email: ORK.schoolnurses@nhs.scot
Information regarding School Health Team in Orkney.
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Scottish Children’s Reporter Administration (SCRA)
Website: https://www.scra.gov.uk/
Email: communications@scra.gov.uk (For General & national inquiries)
More contact information available on the website.
Focused on children and young people most at risk, SCRA’s role and purpose is to:
- Make effective decisions about a need to refer a child/young person to a Children’s Hearing
- Prepare for and participate in court proceedings where statement of grounds or Hearings findings are appealed and ensure the wellbeing of children and young people – particularly vulnerable witnesses – are protected throughout the court process
- Support Panel Members (though we are not involved in making Hearing decisions) and ensure fair process in Hearings
- Enable children, young people and families to participate in Hearings
- Disseminate information and data to influence, inform and reassure
- Provide premises for Hearings to take place; and to
- Work collaboratively with partners to support and facilitate the Getting it Right For Every Child (GIRFEC) agenda.
SCRA has nine localities, supported by a Head Office. The nine localities are: Highland, Moray & Western Isles; North Strathclyde; Glasgow; Grampian; South East; Tayside & Fife; Ayrshire; Central; and Lanarkshire/Dumfries & Galloway.
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Settings and Childminders (orkney.gov.uk)
Website: https://www.orkney.gov.uk/Service-Directory/P/settings.htm
Information on childminders that offer childcare in Orkney.
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SIMBA (Simpson’s Memory Box Appeal)
Website: https://www.simbacharity.org.uk/
A Scottish registered charity that offers support to families and close to them who have suffered the loss of a baby during any stage of pregnancy or around the time of birth.
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Skills Development Scotland
Website: https://www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk/
Phone: 0800 917 8000 (for Individuals) or 0800 783 6000 (for employers)
More contact information available on the website.
Skills Development Scotland (SDS) is Scotland’s national skills body. They contribute to Scotland’s sustainable economic growth by supporting people and businesses to develop and apply their skills. They work with their partners to provide services that deliver the very best outcomes for Scotland’s people, businesses and the economy.
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The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
Website: https://www.dofe.org/
Duke of Edinburg is here to empower young people; to support them as they learn new skills, overcome obstacles, and build confidence and resilience.
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The Orkney Community Directory – VAO Orkney (vaorkney.org.uk)
Website: https://www.vaorkney.org.uk/information-hub/orkney-community-directory/
Here you will find a comprehensive list of community and voluntary groups active in Orkney. Other organisations and services that may be of interest to you are also included.