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Dr Gray's under "sustained pressure" as number of patients waiting more than four hours in A&E spikes by 591 per cent

Dr Gray's under "sustained pressure" as number of patients waiting more than four hours in A&E spikes by 591 per cent

Dr Gray's under "sustained pressure" as number of patients waiting more than four hours in A&E spikes by 591 per cent

28 December 2023

NHS Grampian says that Dr Gray's Hospital in Elgin is continuing to face "sustained pressure".


New parents continue to be supported by Baby Box scheme

New parents continue to be supported by Baby Box scheme

New parents continue to be supported by Baby Box scheme

28 December 2023

New figures have revealed that 283,118 Baby Boxes have been delivered to expectant families in Scotland since the project started in 2017.


Brave Elgin teen who lost leg to bone cancer spends first Christmas at home since amputation

Brave Elgin teen who lost leg to bone cancer spends first Christmas at home since amputation

Brave Elgin teen who lost leg to bone cancer spends first Christmas at home since amputation

26 December 2023

THE teenager spent three months in hospital, including over Christmas, following a devastating diagnosis last year.


North-east smokers urged to make quitting their goal for 2024

North-east smokers urged to make quitting their goal for 2024

North-east smokers urged to make quitting their goal for 2024

26 December 2023

PEOPLE across the north-east who smoke are being urged to set the goal of leaving tobacco behind in 2024.


Stoltman brothers to headline north-east health and wellbeing festival

Stoltman brothers to headline north-east health and wellbeing festival

Stoltman brothers to headline north-east health and wellbeing festival

23 December 2023

The Stoltman brothers have been announced as special guests at the Aberdeen Health and Wellbeing Festival in January.


What are your thoughts on a new Learning Disabilities, Autism and Neurodivergence Bill?

What are your thoughts on a new Learning Disabilities, Autism and Neurodivergence Bill?

What are your thoughts on a new Learning Disabilities, Autism and Neurodivergence Bill?

23 December 2023

Views are sought on proposals to better protect and champion the rights of people with learning disabilities, autistic and neurodivergent people.


Stunning murals in hospital

Stunning murals in hospital

Stunning murals in hospital

22 December 2023

HIGHLAND cow and Northern Lights feature in hospital ward revamp.


Mackie’s on the menu for NHS Grampian's Christmas dinners

Mackie’s on the menu for NHS Grampian's Christmas dinners

Mackie’s on the menu for NHS Grampian's Christmas dinners

20 December 2023

Mackie’s of Scotland’s ice-cream is on the Christmas dinner menu for all patients at all NHS Grampian hospitals, direct from the farm in Aberdeenshire


6 easy ways to prevent winter illnesses

6 easy ways to prevent winter illnesses

6 easy ways to prevent winter illnesses

18 December 2023

How does one prevent winter illnesses? Here are simple tips to make sure you’ll stay well this season


MSP slams 'deeply alarming' north-east drugs deaths figures

MSP slams 'deeply alarming' north-east drugs deaths figures

MSP slams 'deeply alarming' north-east drugs deaths figures

18 December 2023

A NORTH-east MSP has slammed the "deeply alarming" and "heart-breaking" rise in drugs deaths across the region.


NHS Grampian's bid to reduce anaesthetic gas related emissions

NHS Grampian's bid to reduce anaesthetic gas related emissions

NHS Grampian's bid to reduce anaesthetic gas related emissions

18 December 2023

NHS Grampian is making a public commitment to decommission all its nitrous oxide pipelines before the end of this year.


NHS Grampian hospital patients will receive gift on Christmas Day thanks to charity

NHS Grampian hospital patients will receive gift on Christmas Day thanks to charity

NHS Grampian hospital patients will receive gift on Christmas Day thanks to charity

12 December 2023

More than 1700 hospital patients will wake up to a present from Santa on Christmas morning, thanks to NHS Grampian Charity.


NHS Grampian reports 'high numbers' of RSV and gives advice on dealing with viruses in children

NHS Grampian reports 'high numbers' of RSV and gives advice on dealing with viruses in children

NHS Grampian reports 'high numbers' of RSV and gives advice on dealing with viruses in children

10 December 2023

SOME cases have led to children becoming "severely unwell".


Care home group marks 30th anniversary with funding boost for Moray communities

Care home group marks 30th anniversary with funding boost for Moray communities

Care home group marks 30th anniversary with funding boost for Moray communities

10 December 2023

AROUND £30,000 is expected to be made available to community groups and charities in Moray and the Highlands every year.


Investigation set to look into coastal surgery closures

Investigation set to look into coastal surgery closures

Investigation set to look into coastal surgery closures

08 December 2023

AN investigation into the decision to close Hopeman and Burghead doctors surgeries is set to take place, Moray health campaigners have confirmed.


Buckie saddles up for £25k Active Travel cycling boost

Buckie saddles up for £25k Active Travel cycling boost

Buckie saddles up for £25k Active Travel cycling boost

08 December 2023

PEDAL power in Buckie has been handed a £25,000 boost thanks to a community-focused funding package.


Cold snap leads to surge in injuries in Moray

Cold snap leads to surge in injuries in Moray

Cold snap leads to surge in injuries in Moray

07 December 2023

MORAY has experienced an increase in injuries as the region grapples with icy winter weather.


Parklands' longest-serving staff members hailed at event celebrating company's 30th anniversary

Parklands' longest-serving staff members hailed at event celebrating company's 30th anniversary

Parklands' longest-serving staff members hailed at event celebrating company's 30th anniversary

07 December 2023

THE event took place at Elgin's Mansfield Hotel.


Seven great ways to combat symptoms of SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder)

Seven great ways to combat symptoms of SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder)

Seven great ways to combat symptoms of SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder)

06 December 2023

SAD affects around two million people in the UK.


Farmers offered free health ‘MOT’ at the Aberdeen Christmas Classic

Farmers offered free health ‘MOT’ at the Aberdeen Christmas Classic

Farmers offered free health ‘MOT’ at the Aberdeen Christmas Classic

25 November 2023

Attendees will be given the opportunity to have a check-up, including blood pressure, early diabetes detection and cholesterol testing.


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