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<i>From NHS Orkney: </i><br>
From Monday 13th March, The Balfour Switchboard will be introducing
a new automated calls system. When calling 01856 888000 you will be
greeted with the below; <br>
“<i>Thank you for calling NHS Orkney, our general office hours are
eight thirty AM to five PM. If you know the department, please say
it now or key in the extension number. Otherwise press 1 to speak
to an operator.</i>” <br>
This new system makes getting through to the relevant department
much more streamlined as you can now dial the extension or say the
department name to be transferred. There is still the option of
speaking to a Switchboard Operator for any other transfers and
information. If the department number or department is not
recognised, you will then be transferred to Switchboard to speak to
an Operator. <br>
Please note any missed calls cannot be traced by the Balfour
Switchboard as all department calls will always show as our 01856
888000 number.
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