454 people failed to turn up for appointments at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary last week
More than 450 people failed to show up for scheduled medical appointments in the north-east last week.
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NHS Grampian hoping to start work on Aberdeen’s new mental health centre before end of year
Work to create a new mental health centre for children and young people in Aberdeen could start before the end of the year.
Plans approved for new boutique hotel and apartments at former Aberdeen hospital
Work to turn a historic Aberdeen hospital into a new boutique hotel and apartments could begin in January 2020, the Evening Express can reveal today.
Health chiefs launch mouth cancer campaign after number of north-east cases rise
Health chiefs have launched a new mouth cancer campaign in a bid to tackle the rising number of cases across the north-east.
£1 million boost to keep north-east hospitals running smoothly over winter
Almost £1 million in extra funding is to be injected into a health board’s budget in a bid to keep north-east hospitals running smoothly this winter.
One in 10 north-east children missed hospital appointments last week
More than one in ten kids did not show up for a hospital appointment in a single week – and their parents did not call to cancel.
Costs for Aberdeen’s new cancer-fighting machine rise £1.5 million
NHS Grampian's new cancer-fighting machine will cost £1.5 million more than first thought.
Charities join forces to raise cash for north-east health centres
Three charities have joined together to raise cash to support the development of two north-east health centres.
‘Day of celebration’ as Aberdeen midwife unit reopens after staff shortage
A midwife unit has reopened after being forced to close for five months due to staff shortages.
NHS board sorry after north-east man loses his testicle
A man went into a north-east hospital for a hernia operation – and a “distressing” complication meant he had to have a testicle removed a week later.
Aberdeen bus drivers trained to Think Fast! over strokes
An Aberdeen bus company and health chiefs are working together to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of strokes.
Aberdeen groups urged to apply for £2,500 funding
Aberdeen community groups have been urged to apply for up to £2,500 of funding.
NHS Grampian misses raft of waiting time targets
NHS Grampian has missed a number of key targets according to a new report – including waiting times for children’s mental health.
£80m pledge to cut NHS Grampian waiting times
NHS Grampian has welcomed a plan to invest £850 million into tackling waiting times nationally.
Sharp dip in north-east smokers seeking help to quit
The number of people in the north-east seeking help to quit smoking has fallen by almost 1,000 since 2009.
NHS Grampian workers reach final stages in national awards
Two workers and a team at a north-east health board have reached the final stages of a national health award.
Help recognise north-east’s unsung health heroes
NHS Grampian is encouraging members of the public to nominate staff and volunteers at north-east hospitals for a national award.
New programme to help mums-to-be in north-east
A health service has launched a new eight-week programme to support women during pregnancy.
Unsung heroes of the NHS Grampian to be celebrated
Staff at a north-east health board are being recognised as part of a national awareness day.
North-east NHS buildings in good condition 6% below average
More than 60% of buildings across NHS Grampian are rated in good condition – but the figure falls 6% lower than the national average.
People in north-east urged to ‘wear it pink’ for Breast Cancer Awareness Week
An MSP is encouraging constituents to “wear it pink” this month to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Week.
Charlie House lodges plans for new multi-million pound centre to care for children in Aberdeen
A charity has unveiled plans to build a multi-million-pound centre in Aberdeen to care for children with complex disabilities and life-limiting conditions.
Social workers could be drafted in at north-east A&E departments to help over winter
Social workers could be drafted in to keep casualty departments moving during winter, while weekly bed-checks could be carried out at care homes.
Flu jab program begins ahead of winter
People in the north-east eligible for the flu vaccine are being urged to get protected ahead of winter, as the national programme gets under way.
Funding available to help Aberdeen groups create healthier communities
An Aberdeen health partnership is offering a cash boost to help create healthier communities.
NHS Grampian agrees funding for new Aberdeen hospital
NHS Grampian has approved spending more than £7 million on initial site works for a new £163m hospital and cancer treatment centre.
Aberdeen hospital hit by staffing crisis in ‘better position’ than before
An Aberdeen hospital facing a staffing crisis is in a “better position” than it was, according to NHS Grampian’s finance chief.
North-east health board to replace cancer detection machine
NHS Grampian is to replace a multi-million-pound machine used in the process of detecting certain cancers.
NHS Grampian reports overspend of more than £1 million
NHS Grampian has reported an overspend of more than £1 million in the first five months of 2018.
Work to start on new Aberdeen hospital next month
Initial site works on a new £163 million hospital and cancer treatment centre are expected to start in early November.