Health chiefs declare Covid outbreak at north-east care home over
Health chiefs have declared a Covid-19 outbreak at a north-east care home, where 12 residents died, over.
Aberdeenshire Health and Social Care Partnership
Staff at north-east care home ‘devastated’ as probe into Covid-19 deaths launched
The number of Covid-19 cases at a north-east care home has risen to more than 100.
Covid outbreak hits Edenholme care home in Stonehaven
More than a dozen cases of Covid have been detected at Edenholme care home in Stonehaven.
Number of Covid-19 cases linked to north-east care home rises to 84
More than 80 cases of Covid-19 have now been linked to an outbreak at a care home in the north-east.
Final approval sought for new north-east dementia strategy
A new strategy outlining ways to support people in the north-east with dementia is recommended to be given the go-ahead.
Outbreak sees more than 40 cases of Covid-19 at Aberdeenshire care home
An Aberdeenshire care home is being investigated after more than 40 cases of Covid-19 were detected.
New plans could give 99-year-old north-east hospital new lease of life
New plans to revitalise a mothballed north-east hospital have been drawn up following concerns it would close permanently.
North-east health partnership says winter likely to be ‘particularly challenging’
A north-east health partnership has outlined the steps it is taking in its approach to winter planning - as this year is expected to be "particularly challenging".
North-east health bosses shine light on role of unpaid carers
North-east health bosses are shining a light on the role of unpaid carers and help available to them during the coronavirus crisis.
North-east NHS workers celebrated on International Nurses Day
A touching video celebrating the hard work of north-east nurses has been shared to mark International Nurses Day.
Unpaid carers in north-east given guidance on how to access PPE
Letters have been sent to unpaid carers in the north-east to let them know how to get equipment to help protect them against coronavirus.
MSP praises north-east firm for donation to Covid-19 response
A fishing firm has been praised by a north-east MSP for its “extraordinary generosity” after it donated a six-figure sum to help the coronavirus response.
£200,000 windfall for north-east NHS and care services
Health and social care services in the north-east are to benefit from a £200,000 donation amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus: North-east libraries team creates protective visors for frontline staff
Live Life Aberdeenshire’s libraries team has joined efforts around the country to contribute to the production of PPE for frontline workers.
Coronavirus fears as five residents die at north-east care home
Five residents of a north-east care home have died after falling ill with Covid-19 symptoms, the Evening Express can reveal today.
Coronavirus: Don’t shout at GP surgery staff, say north-east health bosses
It has also asked people to be understanding about cancelled GP appointments, and that it will not prescribe paracetamol or inhalers to people "just in case".
Coronavirus: Day and respite services across Aberdeenshire to be suspended
Learning disability and older adults day services across Aberdeenshire will be suspended from Friday.
Health chief’s plea to north-east patients
A health chief has made a plea for Aberdeen patients to help GP practices however they can.
North-east medical practice to hand back NHS contract after failing to recruit new full-time GP
A north-east medical practice will hand its NHS contract back in September following issues recruiting a new full time GP.
Video call GP appointments to be rolled out across north-east
Healthcare appointments in Aberdeenshire could be done by video conferencing so that patients do not have to attend at practices or hospitals.
North-east support initiative offers spa treatments for carers
An initiative has been launched to support young people who have a caring role.
Residents asked to give views on housing in north-east
A north-east council is seeking views on housing and related support currently available across the region.
NHS Grampian ready for winter as extra beds and staff approved
Extra beds and staff have been approved as part of a package of measures to help NHS Grampian cope throughout the winter.
Uncertainty over future of north-east hospital after claims staff told it will be shut down
Uncertainty surrounds the future of a closure-threatened north-east hospital after it was claimed staff have been told it will be shut down.
North-east health partnership to organise dementia events
Three events have been set up to help a health partnership develop a new strategy for helping people living with dementia.
North-east healthcare staff left delighted with award
A north-east healthcare organisation has won an award for its commitment to supporting vulnerable people.
Patients at north-east GP practice warned appointments could be cancelled
Patients at a north-east GP practice have been warned of challenging times ahead with appointments likely to be cancelled.
Fury over north-east hospital changes plan
North-east residents have hit out at possible changes to a local hospital – fearing it could put lives in danger.
Public invited to share views on north-east health hubs
Consultation events are to be held to build plans for north-east health hubs.
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.