Most of you have been able to access financial support. For example from the job centre or council tax exemption from Orkney Islands Council. In addition to this some of you told us about support from Tackling Household Affordable Warmth (THAW). For some you have experienced delays and the policies have been unclear.
Orkney is committed to ensuring that care leavers have access to the financial advice, practical assistance, and tailored support they need to thrive as independent adults.
During normal office hours Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm Contact Orkney Health and Care Children and Families Services on 01856 873535 extension 3342 or if the person is an adult call 01856 873535 and ask for Adult Social Work
This will take you to The Balfour Hospital switchboard then you ask for the Emergency Social Worker.
