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Moray health bosses warn ‘no easy choices left’ to address £12.2 million shortfall

Moray health bosses warn ‘no easy choices left’ to address £12.2 million shortfall

Moray health bosses warn ‘no easy choices left’ to address £12.2 million shortfall

24 March 2025

A range of “service redesigns” and savings proposals will be considered this week to achieve a balanced budget.


On this day five years ago - Moray faces new reality as Covid-19 lockdown begins

On this day five years ago - Moray faces new reality as Covid-19 lockdown begins

On this day five years ago - Moray faces new reality as Covid-19 lockdown begins

23 March 2025

Take a look back at all the key events as Moray entered lockdown five years ago.


‘I never had the chance to say goodbye to my granny before her death’

‘I never had the chance to say goodbye to my granny before her death’

‘I never had the chance to say goodbye to my granny before her death’

22 March 2025

Five years on since the Covid lockdown, many didn’t have the chance to say goodbye to loved ones


WATCH: ‘I sometimes pinch myself and say I really survived covid’ - but five years on former care worker is still battling Long Covid

WATCH: ‘I sometimes pinch myself and say I really survived covid’ - but five years on former care worker is still battling Long Covid

WATCH: ‘I sometimes pinch myself and say I really survived covid’ - but five years on former care worker is still battling Long Covid

22 March 2025

Former care home worker Sarah MacDougall was one of the first patients in the Highlands to survive Covid 19 - but it has had a life-changing impact.


Care home bidding fond farewell to ‘legendary’ duo

Care home bidding fond farewell to ‘legendary’ duo

Care home bidding fond farewell to ‘legendary’ duo

19 March 2025

Retirement beckons for long-serving and much-respected pair.


‘Proud’ teenagers show the way on blood donation

‘Proud’ teenagers show the way on blood donation

‘Proud’ teenagers show the way on blood donation

18 March 2025

Showing the older generation how it’s done, enthusiastic school students were among donors who turned out to give blood recently.


How a ‘cuddle bed’ is making all the difference to seriously ill patients

How a ‘cuddle bed’ is making all the difference to seriously ill patients

How a ‘cuddle bed’ is making all the difference to seriously ill patients

17 March 2025

Specially-designed bed lets family members lie next to loved ones.


‘We just all need to do our bit’: Highland firm steps up for blood drive

‘We just all need to do our bit’: Highland firm steps up for blood drive

‘We just all need to do our bit’: Highland firm steps up for blood drive

17 March 2025

The blood transfusion service is actively seeking to welcome local companies as part of its corporate blood donation programme.


Black Watch does its bit for blood donation drive

Black Watch does its bit for blood donation drive

Black Watch does its bit for blood donation drive

15 March 2025

In a highly successful mission, members and dependants of the Black Watch 3rd Battalion joined forces to give blood together last week.


Shopmobility Moray boss feels like ‘bursting into tears’ over closure

Shopmobility Moray boss feels like ‘bursting into tears’ over closure

Shopmobility Moray boss feels like ‘bursting into tears’ over closure

14 March 2025

Years of funding cuts have forced a High Street mainstay to close after 30 years of serving Moray.


Cash grant from building society to help mental health charity save lives

Cash grant from building society to help mental health charity save lives

Cash grant from building society to help mental health charity save lives

12 March 2025

A charity that helps people grappling with suicidal feelings and mental health issues has been handed a cash boost.


3000 roll up sleeves to help blood campaign - so far

3000 roll up sleeves to help blood campaign - so far

3000 roll up sleeves to help blood campaign - so far

12 March 2025

More than 3000 of you have now done your bit to boost blood supplies across Highland and Moray since we launched our Give Blood, Save Lives campaign.


Pensioner with enlarged heart denied ambulance for hospital appointment

Pensioner with enlarged heart denied ambulance for hospital appointment

Pensioner with enlarged heart denied ambulance for hospital appointment

11 March 2025

77-year-old fears having to make journey by public transport


‘So effortless’: former doctor gives 128th blood donation

‘So effortless’: former doctor gives 128th blood donation

‘So effortless’: former doctor gives 128th blood donation

07 March 2025

A former doctor was among those giving blood at a community donation session last week.


Surgeries and maternity care top of the list as Health Secretary set to visit Moray

Surgeries and maternity care top of the list as Health Secretary set to visit Moray

Surgeries and maternity care top of the list as Health Secretary set to visit Moray

04 March 2025

Challenges facing Dr Gray’s Hospital in Elgin are to take centre stage when the Health Secretary pays a visit to Moray.


‘Forever grateful’: BID team show their support for blood donation campaign

‘Forever grateful’: BID team show their support for blood donation campaign

‘Forever grateful’: BID team show their support for blood donation campaign

02 March 2025

Members of the Inverness BID team rolled up their sleeves to donate blood as part of our Give Blood, Save Lives campaign.


Blood, plasma, platelets - all donors are needed

Blood, plasma, platelets - all donors are needed

Blood, plasma, platelets - all donors are needed

02 March 2025

If you want to give blood that’s great - but did you know that there are different kinds of donation you can make?


Council fitness card pricing hitting lower income families unfairly as councillor demands urgent rethink

Council fitness card pricing hitting lower income families unfairly as councillor demands urgent rethink

Council fitness card pricing hitting lower income families unfairly as councillor demands urgent rethink

28 February 2025

The cost of Moray fitness card is leaving many less well off families trailing in its wake, a councillor has claimed.


Scottish Government and council provision of additional support for learning (ASL) must be ‘fundamentally evaluated’, says watchdog

Scottish Government and council provision of additional support for learning (ASL) must be ‘fundamentally evaluated’, says watchdog

Scottish Government and council provision of additional support for learning (ASL) must be ‘fundamentally evaluated’, says watchdog

27 February 2025

Local authorities such as Moray Council are being called upon to review ASL provision processes.


Son urges people to donate blood after seeing real benefits for dad

Son urges people to donate blood after seeing real benefits for dad

Son urges people to donate blood after seeing real benefits for dad

23 February 2025

It wasn’t until his dad contracted leukemia that Neil Urquhart began donating blood regularly.


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