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Chief executive says NHS Grampian under ‘enormous pressure’

Declaring a critical incident was “absolutely the right thing to do”, NHS Grampian’s chief executive has said.

Hospital lifts visiting restrictions after nearly two weeks

A north-east hospital postponed non-essential visiting for 12 days as a result of a sickness outbreak.

Visiting restrictions remain at hospital as sickness outbreak is managed

Non-essential visits will not be allowed at a north-east hospital due to a diarrhoea and vomiting bug.

Huntly occupational therapist wins eco-award for ‘common sense’ efforts

A Huntly health worker has won an award for his inspiring sustainability habits.

Campaign highlights services to ensure people have a healthy festive season

NHS 24 is sharing advice to help people across Aberdeenshire enjoy a healthy festive holiday.

Children’s charity appoints new head of fundraising

A mum with personal experience of having a seriously ill young baby has been appointed as head of fundraising at The Archie Foundation.

Dr Gray’s winter vomiting bug cases falling – but visiting restrictions to continue over weekend

Medical director thanks patients and staff.

Moray awarded nearly £1m to promote better mental health

‘We’re striving to ensure community voices are heard.’

Hospital’s ban on non-essential visiting continues amid diarrhoea and vomiting outbreak

Visiting restrictions at Dr Gray’s Hospital have been extended, as cases of diarrhoea and vomiting continue to spread.

‘Several’ wards closed as hospital continues to battle sickness outbreak

A number of wards have been closed to new admissions at a hospital, and non-essential visits have been postponed.

Health board’s critical incident ends but situation remains “extremely pressured”

Two situation at two hospitals in the north-east has been described as extremely pressured.

Dozens sick after hospital diarrhoea and vomiting outbreak

A north-east hospital has been forced to close to non-essential visitors due to a sickness outbreak.

Ambulance patients to be taken out of Grampian region as health board declares ‘critical incident’

Deep concerns have been raised by a politician after a health board declared a critical incident.

‘Transformational’ bridge linking new hospital to royal infirmary is praised

A bridge linking a new hospital to existing facilities has been hailed by staff at NHS Grampian.

Lift off for Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance winter appeal

The lifesaving charity emergency service has launched an appeal to ensure help reaches those most in need this winter.

Call for UK Government to reconsider tax rise for GP surgeries

A call has been made for the UK government to not risk GP surgeries by imposing a tax increase.

‘Patients will be left living in fear’ - Plans to merge out-of-hours GP services to be set out next year

An MSP has warned health bosses not to merge out-of-hours GP services in Aberdeenshire.

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Chief executive says NHS Grampian under ‘enormous pressure’

Hospital lifts visiting restrictions after nearly two weeks

Hospital lifts visiting restrictions after nearly two weeks

Visiting restrictions remain at hospital as sickness outbreak is managed

Visiting restrictions remain at hospital as sickness outbreak is managed

Huntly occupational therapist wins eco-award for ‘common sense’ efforts

Huntly occupational therapist wins eco-award for ‘common sense’ efforts

Campaign highlights services to ensure people have a healthy festive season

Campaign highlights services to ensure people have a healthy festive season

Children’s charity appoints new head of fundraising

Children’s charity appoints new head of fundraising

Dr Gray’s winter vomiting bug cases falling – but visiting restrictions to continue over weekend

Dr Gray’s winter vomiting bug cases falling – but visiting restrictions to continue over weekend

Moray awarded nearly £1m to promote better mental health

Moray awarded nearly £1m to promote better mental health

Hospital’s ban on non-essential visiting continues amid diarrhoea and vomiting outbreak

Hospital’s ban on non-essential visiting continues amid diarrhoea and vomiting outbreak

‘Several’ wards closed as hospital continues to battle sickness outbreak

‘Several’ wards closed as hospital continues to battle sickness outbreak

Health board’s critical incident ends but situation remains “extremely pressured”

Health board’s critical incident ends but situation remains “extremely pressured”

Dozens sick after hospital diarrhoea and vomiting outbreak

Dozens sick after hospital diarrhoea and vomiting outbreak

Ambulance patients to be taken out of Grampian region as health board declares ‘critical incident’

Ambulance patients to be taken out of Grampian region as health board declares ‘critical incident’

‘Transformational’ bridge linking new hospital to royal infirmary is praised

‘Transformational’ bridge linking new hospital to royal infirmary is praised

Lift off for Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance winter appeal

Lift off for Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance winter appeal

Call for UK Government to reconsider tax rise for GP surgeries

Call for UK Government to reconsider tax rise for GP surgeries

‘Patients will be left living in fear’ - Plans to merge out-of-hours GP services to be set out next year

‘Patients will be left living in fear’ - Plans to merge out-of-hours GP services to be set out next year

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