Health

The public is being asked for views on proposals to restrict the promotion of food and drink high in fat, sugar and salt such as multi-buys.

THE manager of Aberlour Medical Practice has handed over the reins to the local health and care partnership, blaming difficulties recruiting GPs.

WOMEN in labour were forced to take ambulance journeys from Elgin to Aberdeen in most Christmas periods since the Dr Gray's maternity downgrade.

A ban on the sale and supply of single-use vapes in Scotland is due to come into effect on April 1 2025, under proposed legislation published.

Less mobile people around town are to be offered free, three-wheeled transport carted by volunteers.

Stuart Cox and Jean Pryde are showcasing their unique greetings cards from 4-8pm on Thursday, February 22 at Cafe 1496.

A group of over-55s tried the Chinese martial art at a free taster event organised by the Royal Voluntary Service.

The public is being encouraged to take up the offer of the Measles, Mumps and Rubella vaccine as cases spread throughout the UK.

THE lack of progress towards a "desperately needed" and "top priority" new Keith Health Centre has been criticised.

IMPROVING rural healthcare in areas like Moray is one of the main planks of a new policy launched by Moray Conservative MP Douglas Ross.

THE struggles that Moray’s unpaid carers face have been highlighted by a local mum who faced a “desperate” fight to save her daughter’s life.

Ambulance workers in Grampian reported being attacked more than 90 times while on duty over the past five years, according to new figures.

A new offence which makes it a crime to encourage or assist another person to self-harm has now come into effect.

INSPECTORS have raised "serious concerns" regarding Dr Gray's Hospital following an unannounced inspection last year.

Great night of music for mental health charity.

THE first allocation of £3m for Dr Gray's was delivered to NHS Grampian in December last year.

Great night of music for mental health charity.

Dr. Gray's Hospital has continued to grapple with overcapacity issues, with more than 100 per cent of beds 'regularly' occupied.

Public Health Scotland is encouraging the public to take up its MMR vaccine offer after a laboratory-confirmed measles case today.

NHS Grampian says that pausing the projects is necessary due to uncertainties regarding funding.