Virtual hair loss support service launched for cancer patients in the north-east
An Aberdeen charity has a launched a virtual support service for cancer patients who may be facing hair loss during the coronavirus lockdown.
Aberdeen Royal Infirmary
‘I love you, this is crazy’ – North-east postman’s last text to fiancee before dying from suspected Covid-19
A “strong, fit and healthy” postman texted his fiancee saying “I love you, this is crazy” just 30 minutes before he died from suspected coronavirus.
Aberdeen woman who died in hospital received ‘reasonable’ care
A woman died at an Aberdeen hospital because of the seriousness of her condition, a watchdog has ruled.
Man tells of horror after Aberdeen pharmacy sign falls on woman
A Good Samaritan has spoken of the “horrible” scene when he witnessed a pharmacy sign falling on top of a woman – before jumping out of his car and running to the rescue.
North-east charity’s technology boost for breast cancer battle
More than £27,000 worth of funding for equipment that will bring significant benefits to breast cancer patients in the north-east has been fast-tracked due to coronavirus.
Motorcyclist in serious condition after coming off bike in crash
A motorcyclist is in a serious condition in hospital after coming off his bike in a crash.
North-east MSPs back drive to avoid accidents and A&E
A new campaign aimed at preventing avoidable accidents in the home to ease pressure on the NHS has been backed by two north-east MSPs.
Aberdeen hospital supermarket expands range to help key workers battling coronavirus
A supermarket has expanded the range in its Aberdeen hospital store to ensure key workers in the north-east are able to access the essentials during the coronavirus outbreak.
Aberdeen hospital wards cleared to create space for coronavirus patients
Wards at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary have been cleared to create space for patients with the coronavirus.
Coronavirus: Changes to Aberdeen bus timetables hitting key NHS staff
Bosses of an Aberdeen bus firm have urged emergency service workers struggling to get to work due to timetable changes to contact them.
Aberdeen hospital patients offered free bedside TV
Patients at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary are to receive free bedside television for the next three months.
Coronavirus: Aberdeen Royal Infirmary now able to test for Covid-19
An Aberdeen hospital has become the first in Scotland to carry out coronavirus tests – speeding up the time it takes to get results.
Coronavirus: 15,000 masks for north-east medics
Health chiefs have unveiled their latest battleplan in the fight against coronavirus – including kitting out frontline medical staff with 15,000 extra masks within days.
Health workers kitted out with 15,000 extra masks and doctors promoted in north-east in fight against coronavirus
North-east health workers are to be kitted out with 15,000 extra masks and trainee doctors have been promoted as part of the fight against coronavirus.
RAF deployed to transport suspected coronavirus case to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary
An RAF plane was deployed to fly a suspected coronavirus case from Shetland to Aberdeen.
Visiting restrictions placed on north-east hospitals to stop spread of coronavirus
Health chiefs say people can no longer visit loved ones in north-east hospitals in a bid to stop the spread of coronavirus.
NHS Grampian to suspend hospital visiting hours from midnight
NHS Grampian has taken the decision to suspend visiting times at north-east hospitals from midnight.
Aberdeen woman tells of coronavirus nightmare as UK goes into lockdown
An Aberdeen woman who was confirmed as having coronavirus has spoken of the “fantastic” job done by north-east NHS staff.
Coronavirus: Aberdeen council gives staff at ARI free on-street parking permits during pandemic
The city council will give staff at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary free temporary parking passes.
Coronavirus: Parking restrictions lifted at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary to help staff
Parking restrictions at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary have been removed to enable staff to get to work.
Coronavirus: Parking restrictions at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary lifted
Parking restrictions at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary have been removed to enable staff to get to work.
North-east pensioner admits careless driving after reversing into 91-year-old
A north-east pensioner has admitted careless driving after reversing into a 91-year-old pedestrian and leaving him with a broken wrist.
Employee at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary tests positive for coronavirus, but risk is ‘low’
A staff member at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary has tested positive for coronavirus.
Man in hospital after suspected gas blast in north-east
A man was rushed to hospital following a suspected gas explosion at a north-east property.
Man in critical condition following Aberdeen crash
A man is in critical condition in hospital following a two-vehicle collision in the city.
Man in critical condition after two-car crash in Aberdeen
A man is in a critical condition after a two-car crash in Aberdeen.
NHS Grampian spends £7m on private firms to help cut waiting times
NHS Grampian has shelled out more than £7 million on private firms carrying out clinical procedures to help reduce waiting times at hospitals in the last three years.
Ground-breaking £35,000 camera to help Aberdeen doctors thanks to charity funding
An Aberdeen hospital will be the first in Scotland to benefit from a groundbreaking new camera, thanks to funding from a north-east charity.
Girl, 9, airlifted to hospital with ‘serious injuries’ after crash
A nine-year-old girl was airlifted to hospital following a crash in the north-east.
Mental health workers to be employed at key Aberdeen locations in bid to improve services
Called a mental wellbeing hub, the project will cost more than £800,000 and is being jointly developed by both Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire councils.