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Honours recognition for NHS Grampian duo

Honours recognition for NHS Grampian duo

Honours recognition for NHS Grampian duo

30 December 2023

Urologist Professor James N’Dow and speech therapist Penny Gravill have been recognised for their contributions to health in the north-east.


Moray GP numbers have stalled despite surge of new patients

Moray GP numbers have stalled despite surge of new patients

Moray GP numbers have stalled despite surge of new patients

28 December 2023

DESPITE an influx of more than 1200 new patients in recent years, the number of GPs working in Moray has not increased significantly.


Baby Boxes continue to provide support for Scottish families

Baby Boxes continue to provide support for Scottish families

Baby Boxes continue to provide support for Scottish families

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.


Alford alcohol support session offers a booze free brunch

Alford alcohol support session offers a booze free brunch

Alford alcohol support session offers a booze free brunch

26 December 2023

Accredited Sober Coach Gillian Cockburn is encouraging those who feel they could benefit to see the difference support could make to their lives.


Aberdeen researchers hope toenails could identify causes of blood cancer

Aberdeen researchers hope toenails could identify causes of blood cancer

Aberdeen researchers hope toenails could identify causes of blood cancer

26 December 2023

Professor Lesley Anderson is seeking toenail clippings for a study into the causes of a group of blood cancers, known as myeloproliferative neoplasms.


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 Aberdeen Health and Wellbeing Festival

Stoltman brothers to headline Aberdeen Health and Wellbeing Festival

Stoltman brothers to headline Aberdeen 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.


Drug shown to block artery fat takes a major step forward thanks to Aberdeen scientists

Drug shown to block artery fat takes a major step forward thanks to Aberdeen scientists

Drug shown to block artery fat takes a major step forward thanks to Aberdeen scientists

21 December 2023

Scientists at Aberdeen University have demonstrated the success of Trodusquemine which could be used to reverse the effects of a build-up of fat.


Watch: Inverurie Primary pupils share their journey to school's ADHD Friendly award

Watch: Inverurie Primary pupils share their journey to school's ADHD Friendly award

Watch: Inverurie Primary pupils share their journey to school's ADHD Friendly award

20 December 2023

Kellands Primary School in Inverurie has been awarded the prestigious ADHD Friendly School Award by the ADHD Foundation.


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.


Exploring grief - North-east academic's book explores the rereading of childhood

Exploring grief - North-east academic's book explores the rereading of childhood

Exploring grief - North-east academic's book explores the rereading of childhood

17 December 2023

A memoir written by an Aberdeen academic which explores grief through children's books has been released for e-readers.


Repair work sees Alford Medical Practice return to its premises from next week

Repair work sees Alford Medical Practice return to its premises from next week

Repair work sees Alford Medical Practice return to its premises from next week

15 December 2023

From Tuesday, December 19 the practice will be able to offer care and services from the practice building.


Gordon MP says consumers can have confidence in Scottish eggs and poultry

Gordon MP says consumers can have confidence in Scottish eggs and poultry

Gordon MP says consumers can have confidence in Scottish eggs and poultry

13 December 2023

Food Standards Scotland have issued warnings regarding the rise in food-borne salmonella linked to imports from Poland of eggs and poultry.


Ellon Academy host special tie auction in memory of former teacher Deryck Renton

Ellon Academy host special tie auction in memory of former teacher Deryck Renton

Ellon Academy host special tie auction in memory of former teacher Deryck Renton

13 December 2023

The school is honouring his memory by auctioning his vast tie collection to raise money for Cancer Research at his request.


Charity enables NHS Grampian hospital patients to receive a gift on Christmas Day

Charity enables NHS Grampian hospital patients to receive a gift on Christmas Day

Charity enables NHS Grampian hospital patients to receive a gift on Christmas Day

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".


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