North-east hospital hosts silent disco for dementia patients
A silent disco for dementia patients and their families at a north-east hospital has been hailed a success.
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Staffing crisis shuts mental health ward at Aberdeen hospital
An Aberdeen hospital ward for people with acute mental illness is to close due to an ongoing staffing crisis.
Aberdeen Royal Infirmary fails food standards test
The north-east’s flagship hospital has been criticised by hygiene bosses after failing a food standards inspection.
Deaf patient wished happy birthday in sign language by ARI staff
A deaf elderly patient was given a special surprise as doctors and nurses learned how to wish her happy birthday in sign language.
NHS Grampian’s new form should help streamline hospital admissions
NHS Grampian has unveiled new, streamlined patient admission paperwork.
‘Bed-blockers’ use up to 131 spaces daily in north-east’s hospitals
An average of 131 beds each day in the north-east are being taken up by delayed discharge.
Urgent action needed to tackle north-east’s chronic pain waiting time, says MSP
An MSP has called for the new Health Secretary to tackle chronic pain waiting times in the north-east – with just 11.2% of patients seen within an 18-week target.
North-east ambulance workers could take industrial action over ‘dangerous’ working hours
Ambulance workers in the north-east could take industrial action after concerns were raised about lengthy shifts.
NHS Grampian given £928k to deal with winter blues
NHS Grampian has received a slice of a £10 million funding pot to help deal with the added pressures of winter.
Video: £1 million upgrade for Aberdeen hospital ward
Health chiefs have invested more than £1 million to upgrade an Aberdeen hospital ward.
Claims NHS Grampian ‘left behind’ on mental health
Claims have been made that NHS Grampian has been “left behind” after it was revealed under half of young people are able to access mental health services within 18 weeks.
Boost to number of psychologists in north-east
The number of psychologists employed in the north-east has grown by around a third.
NHS Grampian in bid to build new oxygen tanks at ARI
A north-east health board has applied to build a back-up oxygen supply for a hospital.
No end in sight for NHS Grampian waiting time crisis
The former chief executive of NHS Grampian said he could not give timescales for when waiting times targets will be met.
North-east parents urged to act now to get kids ready for flu season
Parents of primary school children are being urged to act now to get them ready to flight flu this winter.
NHS Grampian blames staffing issues for poor waiting times
A north-east health board has blamed “longstanding issues” in recruiting doctors and nurses for its latest poor performance on waiting times.
Patients positively glowing about NHS Grampian experience
Almost 90% of NHS Grampian patients rate their overall experience positively, according to a new survey.
Plans to open new mental health centre for children in Aberdeen
NHS Grampian has announced it plans to open a new mental health centre for children and young people in Aberdeen.
NHS relocating office in Aberdeen to Marischal Square
The NHS has confirmed it will move into a new Aberdeen city centre office development before the end of the year.
Patients at north-east hospital could be moved due to poor condition of building
Patients may need to be moved away from a crumbling north-east hospital due to its condition, according to a new report.
Nearly 6,000 baby boxes delivered to north-east parents as scheme celebrates first birthday
Almost 6,000 baby boxes have been received by new parents in the north-east.
NHS Grampian launches campaign to reduce ulcer damage
A north-east health board has launched a campaign to reduce ulcer damage in hospital patients.
More than 600 people fail to turn up for north-east hospital appointments in just one week
More than 600 people failed to show up at hospital appointments in the north-east last week – and did not call to cancel.
Public get sneak peek at £14.7m north-east health unit
A health board has released the first images of a new £14.7 million facility ahead of its opening at the end of the month.
North-east’s woodlands and grasslands help NHS Grampian save £4.5 million
NHS Grampian has saved more than £4.5 million in medical costs due to falling emissions in the north-east.
Latest performance figures for north-east hospitals released
A health board has released weekly performance figures for accident and emergency departments at north-east hospitals.
Fears over closure of Aberdeen dementia units
North-east politicians have expressed their concern over the closure of two Aberdeen dementia units for a year due to a staffing crisis.
Two Aberdeen dementia units to close due to lack of staff
NHS Grampian is to close two Aberdeen dementia units for a year due to the staffing crisis, the Evening Express can reveal today.
One in 10 patients fail to show for appointment at Aberdeen hospital
One in 10 people booking appointments at an Aberdeen hospital are not showing up – and do not bother to cancel.
NHS Grampian prepared to grasp ‘Brexit opportunity’ to boost recruitment
NHS Grampian is preparing to seize a “Brexit opportunity” to boost recruitment efforts across the region.