Watchdog: Patient who suffered cardiac arrest during operation at Aberdeen hospital was treated correctly
A man who suffered a cardiac arrest during an operation at an Aberdeen hospital was treated correctly, a watchdog has ruled.
Aberdeen Royal Infirmary
NHS Grampian says sorry after patient suffers ‘avoidable’ pain at Aberdeen hospitals
The patient, who later died and who has not been named, was in Aberdeen Royal Infirmary and Woodend Hospital between December 2016 and March 2017 while she had surgery to treat heart disease.
Concerns for future of Aberdeen bus service
A councillor is urging more people to make use of a bus link after it emerged it carries fewer than eight people per day.
Chance to take part in Come Dine With Me-themed scheme at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary
Members of the public are being given the chance to take part in a Come Dine With Me-themed initiative at an Aberdeen hospital.
Nearly 500 people miss north-east hospital appointments in just one week
Almost 500 people booked appointments at north-east hospitals last week – then did not turn up or cancel.
Man, 27, in court after incident at Aberdeen wedding
A man has appeared in court after a 48-year-old was found with a serious head injury following a wedding.
Man taken to hospital after falling off mobility scooter at north-east harbour
A man in his 80s was taken to hospital after falling off a mobility scooter near a north-east harbour.
Probe launched after man found with serious head injuries following wedding at Aberdeen hotel
A police probe has been launched after a man was found with a serious head injury following a wedding at an Aberdeen hotel.
Aberdeen scientist’s defib project helping to save lives 4,000 miles away
A healthcare scientist is helping save lives more than 4,000 miles away by sending old defibrillators from the north-east to Ghana.
Man, 28, faces court accused of serious assault near Aberdeen shop
A man has appeared in court in connection with a serious assault near an Aberdeen shop.
Hundreds of patients fail to attend north-east hospital appointments
More than 400 people failed to attend their appointments at a north-east hospital last week.
NHS Grampian tops chart for number of cancelled operations
NHS Grampian had the most cancelled operations for non-clinical reasons in the country, according to new figures.
Man held in probe into serious attack outside Aberdeen shop
A man has been arrested after an alleged serious assault in Aberdeen.
Sheila says farewell to Aberdeen hospital kitchens after more than 40 years of service
A dedicated member of NHS staff has hung up her apron after spending more than four decades cooking food for the sick.
Aberdeen pensioner a ‘new man’ after becoming first to receive new heart treatment at ARI
An Aberdeen pensioner has said he is a “new man” after becoming the first patient to receive pioneering heart treatment at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.
Man denies throwing seat into crowd of Dons fans
A man has appeared in court accused of throwing a seat into a crowd of Aberdeen fans, leaving one supporter injured.
Video: Therapy ponies visit patients at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary
The corridors of an Aberdeen hospital rang out with the clippity clop of little hooves as two Shetland ponies brought joy to the elderly patients.
Dishonesty probe Aberdeen doctor admits getting £21,000, but thought she was entitled to it
A doctor previously suspended for receiving cash from a health practice without entitlement has admitted doing so again.
NHS Grampian apologises to family after patient’s care falls short
Health bosses have apologised to a family for not giving them enough information about their loved one’s brain condition.
Aberdeen hospital patients asked to ‘plan ahead’ during two months of roadworks
Patients are being asked to plan ahead for journeys to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary as a busy road closes for almost two months.
North-east dad’s heart stopped twice … 95 miles offshore
An offshore worker has thanked the people who helped save his life after he had a heart attack on board a North Sea oil platform.
NHS Grampian says sorry for providing ‘unreasonable’ treatment to cancer patient
An SPSO report, which does not identify the couple, said: “We considered the medical care and treatment to be unreasonable.”
Hundreds fail to turn up for north-east hospital appointments
More than 500 people failed to turn up for hospital appointments last week – and did not bother to call to cancel.
Closure of north-east care home led to ‘bed blocking’
Muirhead Care Home in Alford closed in August after the Care Inspectorate found highly distressing conditions, including residents tied to chairs with belts and not getting enough food.
Police appeal for witnesses after man, 28, seriously injured in north-east crash
Wintry weather at the weekend saw a spate of collisions, prompting officers to issue a safety warning.
Dad’s anger after man accused of seriously injuring Aberdeen boy in moped crash walks free
An Aberdeen dad has blasted the justice system for “failing” his young son after a man accused of seriously injuring him in a moped collision walked free from court.
Video: Police thank public for help at scene of fatal A90 crash
Officers have thanked members of the public who stopped and helped them after a three-vehicle crash on the A90 which claimed the lives of three people.
Two men and woman die in A90 crash
Two men and one woman who died in a horrific north-east crash were in the same car, it was revealed today.
Aberdeen hospital road to close for two months as works take place
A road at an Aberdeen hospital is due to be closed for nearly two months as part of work to build a multi-million-pound complex.
NHS Grampian releases Aberdeen hospital’s A&E figures
A health board has released information on activity at the emergency department at a major Aberdeen hospital over the past week.