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Aberdeenshire Adult Support and Protection Network praised in inspection report

Aberdeenshire Adult Support and Protection Network praised in inspection report

Aberdeenshire Adult Support and Protection Network praised in inspection report

04 April 2024

The Aberdeenshire Adult Support and Protection Network has been recognised for “sector leading work” by the Care Inspectorate.


Forthcoming low emission zone for Aberdeen welcomed by NHS Grampian consultant

Forthcoming low emission zone for Aberdeen welcomed by NHS Grampian consultant

Forthcoming low emission zone for Aberdeen welcomed by NHS Grampian consultant

03 April 2024

A consultant at NHS Grampian has welcomed the forthcoming low emission zone being introduced in Aberdeen.


Adam welcomes budget commitment to health and social care

Adam welcomes budget commitment to health and social care

Adam welcomes budget commitment to health and social care

03 April 2024

“SUBSTANTIAL support” for the north-east’s health and social care services is contained in the Scottish budget, a local MSP has stated.


Ellon mum thanks ScotSTAR team as it celebrates its 10th anniversary of helping transport vulnerable patients

Ellon mum thanks ScotSTAR team as it celebrates its 10th anniversary of helping transport vulnerable patients

Ellon mum thanks ScotSTAR team as it celebrates its 10th anniversary of helping transport vulnerable patients

03 April 2024

Mum Amie Taylor, of Ellon said ScotSTAR provided an invaluable service to her very sick son, Jackson, who was born four weeks prematurely in 2022.


Fears inspectors could ‘lose patience’ after cash for Ward 4 safety improvements cut by Scottish Government

Fears inspectors could ‘lose patience’ after cash for Ward 4 safety improvements cut by Scottish Government

Fears inspectors could ‘lose patience’ after cash for Ward 4 safety improvements cut by Scottish Government

02 April 2024

MORAY’S acute mental health ward does not meet standards designed to prevent patients hurting themselves, a meeting last week heard.


Aberdeen Science Centre promotes inclusivity with new Sensory Space

Aberdeen Science Centre promotes inclusivity with new Sensory Space

Aberdeen Science Centre promotes inclusivity with new Sensory Space

01 April 2024

The Sensory Space has been designed to create a calming break-out area for children with additional support needs.


Revolutionary new tool discovered by north-east scientists detects signs of MND before symptoms begin

Revolutionary new tool discovered by north-east scientists detects signs of MND before symptoms begin

Revolutionary new tool discovered by north-east scientists detects signs of MND before symptoms begin

31 March 2024

Scientists from the University of Aberdeen have identified a new way to detect signs of motor neuron disease in brain tissue.


Aberdeen researchers examine if the food choices we make as teens come back to haunt us as adults

Aberdeen researchers examine if the food choices we make as teens come back to haunt us as adults

Aberdeen researchers examine if the food choices we make as teens come back to haunt us as adults

31 March 2024

A study will examine whether teens are more vulnerable to unbalanced dietary habits wreaking havoc with their long-term health if they eat junk food.


Seafield Hospital singled out during ‘crisis’ budget cuts meeting

Seafield Hospital singled out during ‘crisis’ budget cuts meeting

Seafield Hospital singled out during ‘crisis’ budget cuts meeting

29 March 2024

SEAFIELD Hospital in Buckie could face cuts after “crisis” spending plans for health and social care in Moray were agreed.


New north-east database will aid early diagnosis in breast cancer

New north-east database will aid early diagnosis in breast cancer

New north-east database will aid early diagnosis in breast cancer

29 March 2024

Friends of ANCHOR are funding a new digital dataset that will help optimise artificial intelligence in diagnosing breast cancer in north-east Scotland


The Parent and Baby Show comes to Aberdeen in September

The Parent and Baby Show comes to Aberdeen in September

The Parent and Baby Show comes to Aberdeen in September

28 March 2024

The showcase event sees over 50 brands and industry experts provide guidance and advice to north-east parents.


First decade of Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance is marked at Holyrood reception

First decade of Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance is marked at Holyrood reception

First decade of Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance is marked at Holyrood reception

28 March 2024

Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance’s first decade of life-saving service was marked at a special Scottish Parliamentary Reception at Holyrood.


Update provided on Strichen Surgery opening hours

Update provided on Strichen Surgery opening hours

Update provided on Strichen Surgery opening hours

27 March 2024

Aberdeenshire Health and Social Care Partnership has provided an update regarding the change in opening hours at the Strichen Surgery.


NICKY MARR: Undoubtedly, lives will be saved by Duchess

NICKY MARR: Undoubtedly, lives will be saved by Duchess

NICKY MARR: Undoubtedly, lives will be saved by Duchess

27 March 2024

Royal they may be, but they’re people too. Let’s grant them breathing space.


Record number of junior doctors take up posts in Scotland

Record number of junior doctors take up posts in Scotland

Record number of junior doctors take up posts in Scotland

27 March 2024

Applications for medical training posts in Scotland are at record levels with more junior doctors joining the NHS than ever before.


Huntly's anger at overnight Minor Injury Unit scrapping

Huntly's anger at overnight Minor Injury Unit scrapping

Huntly's anger at overnight Minor Injury Unit scrapping

26 March 2024

COMMUNITY figures were outraged by last week's decision to scrap overnight services at Huntly's Minor Injury Unit (MIU).


Scottish Ambulance Service seeks volunteers to join Grampian based Community First Responder groups

Scottish Ambulance Service seeks volunteers to join Grampian based Community First Responder groups

Scottish Ambulance Service seeks volunteers to join Grampian based Community First Responder groups

26 March 2024

Community First Responders are being sought in the Grampian area, including Banchory, Newmachar, Pitmedden and Turriff.


Book reflects on Covid pandemic in Moray

Book reflects on Covid pandemic in Moray

Book reflects on Covid pandemic in Moray

25 March 2024

AUTHOR Chris Lee will reveal Covid pandemic book in Moray.


Fears for patients as Strichen GP surgery to reduce hours to one day a week

Fears for patients as Strichen GP surgery to reduce hours to one day a week

Fears for patients as Strichen GP surgery to reduce hours to one day a week

24 March 2024

Concerns have been raised after the GP surgery in Strichen will have its opening hours reduced to Thursdays only with effect from April 1.


Brolly Good Show - Colourful Umbrella Project returns to raise awareness of neurodiversity in the north-east

Brolly Good Show - Colourful Umbrella Project returns to raise awareness of neurodiversity in the north-east

Brolly Good Show - Colourful Umbrella Project returns to raise awareness of neurodiversity in the north-east

24 March 2024

A stunning canopy of multi-coloured brollies will be unfurled on Shiprow in Aberdeen from May in tribute to the “umbrella” term of neurodiversity.


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