Health

Local doctors, the chair of Bennachie Community Council, local residents and politicians met in Insch to discuss the way forward for Insch Hospital.

A plan submitted by care home firm Parklands for a new facility in Turriff back in 2022 was unanimously approved by councillors.

Kellands hard work and dedication to providing physical activity opportunities to its pupils has been rewarded with a prestigious award,

Drop-in sessions are set to be held ahead of three Aberdenshire Minor Injury Units changing their opening hours to 8.30am to 7pm, seven days a week.

Aberdeenshire Wellness Festival which runs through to May 31 turned its focus to an event at the Garioch Community Kitchen in Inverurie.

Friends of Insch Hospital are looking at steps to bring a north-east hospital back into use after three years of inaction on reopening the facility.

A group of doctors in Peterhead have expressed serious concerns about the decision to close the town’s minor injuries unit overnight later this year.

MORE than 500 patients have had appointments with NHS Forth Valley for initial breast cancer diagnosis.

A plan submitted by care home firm Parklands for a new facility in Turriff back in 2022 will go before Formartine councillors next week.

The dying wish of Turriff man Willam Walker has been granted after the nurses who cared for him in his final days were nominated for a DAISY award.

Frontline Buckie staff members from the Scottish Ambulance Service (SAS) will appear on a new series of Paramedics on Scene,.

NHS Grampian is marking the run up to International Nurses’ Day by sharing the story of one of their youngest nurse managers.

Precautionary movement restrictions have been put in place at impacted premises and investigation is underway to identify the origin of the disease.

A virtual event that will raise awareness about dementia will cover a range of topics.

Events are set to be held in Banff Castle and The Vinery as part of the Grampian Wellbeing Festival.

Community asset transfer, advocacy and possible legal action against AHSCP will all bee considered at an upcoming public meeting in Insch.

ABERDEEN events arena P&J Live will play host to the Parent and Baby Show when it comes to the Granite City this September.

The main group to benefit will be carers aged 16-19 in full-time “advanced” education and carers aged over 20 in full-time education at any level.

New research from the University of Aberdeen could lead to the development of medication for disease that affects 1 in 4 people worldwide.

Dozens of events are taking place across Aberdeenshire this month as part of the Grampian Wellbeing Festival.