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Donor driver ‘can’t think of anything I don’t like about the job’

Most of the people you’ll see in a blood donation session are actually donor carers rather than nurses. But what does that mean? And what do they do?

Charity air ambulance set to launch the UK’s most advanced helicopter

A charity emergency service is set to launch the UK’s most advanced helicopter air ambulance of its type.

Dr Gray’s welcomes new maternity team member as work towards full restoration continues

Dr Gray’s Hospital has welcomed another key member to its maternity team.

‘Appalling failures’ in rural healthcare to be highlighted at Holyrood by local MSP

A local MSP is set to demand that the Scottish Government stops “abandoning” rural healthcare services.

Flu outbreak causes hospital to suspend non-essential visiting

Banff’s Chalmers Hospital has suspended non-essential visiting following an outbreak of influenza.

New home kidney dialysis scheme in north-east warmly welcomed

A new NHS Grampian initiative will see many kidney dialysis patients offered the choice of undergoing their treatment at home.

MSP left ‘alarmed’ as two hour ambulance turnaround times at hospital revealed

Ambulance crews and patients were left facing two hour turnaround times at Dr Gray’s Hospital recently, it has been revealed.

Elgin blood donation session planned as more than 1200 give in campaign so far

Our Give Blood, Save Lives campaign to boost blood donations across the north has now passed the 1000 mark.

‘Eye condition left me isolated but now I am no longer alone’

A woman who became “more and more isolated” while struggling with an eye condition has praised a charity that helped her regain control of her life.

‘Giving what you can’: Inverness blood donor has made a lifetime of helping others

As a blood donor Neil Jack has helped up to 150 people thanks to 50 donations teach able to be split into three parts to be used where most needed.

Runner completes 100 miles in a day to help pal hit by Alzheimer’s at just 33

Heroic challenge has already raised £27k.

‘Absolutely thriving’ - Proud mum of Moray’s first 2025 baby

Sealey Holmes entered the world at Dr Gray’s Hospital.

‘Avoid unnecessary journeys’ - Health board’s message as first snow of 2025 arrives

A health board has urged people to avoid needless travel as the first snow of the year arrives.

Book on football and mental heath support suicide prevention charity

DEBUT book by journalist in support of Mikeysline.

Dr Gray’s Hospital welcomes first baby of 2025

A baby boy, born at 7.31am, was the first birth at a north-east hospital in 2025.

‘Give your temporary health-kick the boot in exchange for long-lasting habits’

Don’t just think about what goals you set, think about ‘why’ you are setting them.

Could you save a life in 2025?

Will you make giving blood - or plasma - one of your new year resolutions?

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Donor driver ‘can’t think of anything I don’t like about the job’

Charity air ambulance set to launch the UK’s most advanced helicopter

Charity air ambulance set to launch the UK’s most advanced helicopter

Dr Gray’s welcomes new maternity team member as work towards full restoration continues

Dr Gray’s welcomes new maternity team member as work towards full restoration continues

‘Appalling failures’ in rural healthcare to be highlighted at Holyrood by local MSP

‘Appalling failures’ in rural healthcare to be highlighted at Holyrood by local MSP

Flu outbreak causes hospital to suspend non-essential visiting

Flu outbreak causes hospital to suspend non-essential visiting

New home kidney dialysis scheme in north-east warmly welcomed

New home kidney dialysis scheme in north-east warmly welcomed

MSP left ‘alarmed’ as two hour ambulance turnaround times at hospital revealed

MSP left ‘alarmed’ as two hour ambulance turnaround times at hospital revealed

Elgin blood donation session planned as more than 1200 give in campaign so far

Elgin blood donation session planned as more than 1200 give in campaign so far

‘Eye condition left me isolated but now I am no longer alone’

‘Eye condition left me isolated but now I am no longer alone’

‘Giving what you can’: Inverness blood donor has made a lifetime of helping others

‘Giving what you can’: Inverness blood donor has made a lifetime of helping others

Runner completes 100 miles in a day to help pal hit by Alzheimer’s at just 33

Runner completes 100 miles in a day to help pal hit by Alzheimer’s at just 33

‘Absolutely thriving’ - Proud mum of Moray’s first 2025 baby

‘Absolutely thriving’ - Proud mum of Moray’s first 2025 baby

‘Avoid unnecessary journeys’ - Health board’s message as first snow of 2025 arrives

‘Avoid unnecessary journeys’ - Health board’s message as first snow of 2025 arrives

Book on football and mental heath support suicide prevention charity

Book on football and mental heath support suicide prevention charity

Dr Gray’s Hospital welcomes first baby of 2025

Dr Gray’s Hospital welcomes first baby of 2025

‘Give your temporary health-kick the boot in exchange for long-lasting habits’

‘Give your temporary health-kick the boot in exchange for long-lasting habits’

Could you save a life in 2025?

Could you save a life in 2025?

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