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HEALTH
FITSurgery Launch urges patients in Grampian urged to undertake ‘prehab’ prior to surgery
FITSurgery Launch urges patients in Grampian urged to undertake ‘prehab’ prior to surgery
The scheme will help improve patient experience, recovery times, shorten hospital stays and deliver better surgical outcomes.
Lochhead urges Moray to put best foot forward for National Walking Month
Lochhead urges Moray to put best foot forward for National Walking Month
MORAY MSP Richard Lochhead is backing a national campaign encouraging people to get walking.
Lateral Flow Device tests to remain free for hospital and care home visitors
Lateral Flow Device tests to remain free for hospital and care home visitors
FREE LFTs are no longer available to the general population in Scotland.
Patient visiting rules relaxed at Buckie's Muirton Ward
Patient visiting rules relaxed at Buckie's Muirton Ward
MUIRTON Ward at Buckie's Seafield Hospital is taking part in a trial to relax the rules surrounding the number of visitors a patient can have.
Covid face covering rules set to change from tomorrow
Covid face covering rules set to change from tomorrow
IT will no longer be a requirement to wear a facemask in most indoor public places – including public transport – from tomorrow (Monday).
NHS Grampian encouraging continued use of face masks after law change
NHS Grampian encouraging continued use of face masks after law change
FROM Monday it will no longer be law to wear a mask in most public places.
Long Covid figures reach record levels in Scotland
Long Covid figures reach record levels in Scotland
THE number of people living with long Covid in Scotland has reached a record high, new statistics have revealed.
Readers react: NHS Grampian Moray maternity update
Readers react: NHS Grampian Moray maternity update
NORTHERN Scot readers have reacted furiously to a statement that consultant-led service Dr Gray's could take ten years.
Meeting hears consultant-led service could take ten years
Meeting hears consultant-led service could take ten years
NHS Grampian leadership said a return to full service could take up to ten years during a Health Board meeting today.
Elgin's Mental Health and Wellness Centre has closed its doors
Elgin's Mental Health and Wellness Centre has closed its doors
THE Moray Mental Health and Wellness Centre has shut after five years of operation.