‘Alarming’ figures show NHS Grampian hospital admissions over cannabis double
Hospital admissions linked to cannabis use have nearly doubled in the last three years in NHS Grampian.
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Figures show 73 people died awaiting discharge from NHS Grampian hospitals last year
NHS Grampian had the highest number of patients who died waiting to be discharged from hospital in Scotland last year.
Operations cancelled at ARI due to lack of nurses
A lack of nurses has seen a total of 13 routine operations postponed since the start of the year at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.
NHS staff suspended over bullying and alcohol use
More than 175 NHS Grampian staff have been suspended for issues including bullying and drinking alcohol while working in the last four years.
North-east charity not holding back
A businesswoman who broke her back in a horse-riding accident has set up a charity to support people with "invisible" spinal conditions.
North-east alcohol-related hospital stays lowest in 15 years
The number of alcohol-related hospital stays in Grampian is currently at its lowest rate for 15 years.
Dons make big day arrive early for sick kids at Aberdeen’s children’s hospital
The stars of Aberdeen FC have delivered a dose of Yuletide delight to young fans who are facing Christmas in hospital.
Hundreds of operations at NHS Grampian cancelled due to lack of vital resources
More than 700 operations at NHS Grampian have been cancelled this year so far, due to lack of beds, staff and clean equipment.
Finance chief says North-east will benefit from budget
Households in the North-east of Scotland will continue to benefit from free personal care, free prescriptions and public service workers from a modest pay increase.
More than a million hours covered by NHS Grampian bank and agency staff
More than one million working hours at NHS Grampian were covered by bank or agency nurses last year, the highest number ever recorded by the health board.
Dementia on the rise in Grampian, says report
MORE than 2,000 people in Grampian will be diagnosed with dementia in 2020 as diagnosis rates rise, according to a new report.
Test could improve NHS Grampian’s bowel cancer detection rates
Bowel cancer detection rates in the North-east could be poised to improve, with the Scottish Government announcing plans to roll out a new screening test.
Heart foundation says ‘rapid access’ for North-east patients is vital after 40-week wait revealed
A leading heart charity plans to step up its work with NHS Grampian after it was revealed cardiac patients in the North-east are facing a 40-week wait for treatment.
Vital breast cancer services in North-east expected to improve
Access to vital breast cancer services in the North-east is expected to "gradually improve", according to NHS Grampian.
£22 million funding deal struck as work begins on two new state-of-the-art health centres
A deal has been struck to provide the North-east with new health centres.
Aberdeen man buys coffin amid fears he won’t survive 40-week wait to see cardiac consultant
A former nurse has hit out at NHS Grampian waiting times - after buying his own coffin fearing he won't live long enough to see a consultant.
Call to step up North-east’s mental health services as many face wait
Around two thirds of North-east children and adolescents needing to access NHS Grampian mental health services are waiting longer than the 18-week target.
Concerns raised by MSP over operations cancelled by NHS Grampian
A North-east MSP has raised concerns over the number of operations cancelled for capacity or non-clinical reasons by NHS Grampian.
MP makes appeal to NHS Grampian over plan to axe North-east drop-in clinics
A North-east MP has written to the chief executive of NHS Grampian following the decision to scrap clinic checks for babies and toddlers across the region.
‘27% of Primary 1 kids have decay in four teeth on average’
More than a quarter of primary one children in the North-east suffer from tooth decay, despite a national oral health programme.
Vital step missing in organ donation process according to Aberdeen consultant
Many organ donors joining the register are missing a vital step, leaving almost half unable to help transplant patients, it has been claimed.
Drop in number of stillbirths in North-east hospitals
Stillbirths in NHS Grampian are at their lowest ever rate, following a drive to improve staff and patient awareness.
Smokers at NHS Grampian hospitals to be fined under new rules
Smokers who light up near North-east hospitals will face a fixed penalty fine of £50 from next year.
Plans laid out to cut referral waiting times at NHS Grampian
A major shift in how hospital outpatient care is delivered has been announced in an effort to improve referral waiting times at health boards including NHS Grampian.
Sexual health clinic opens doors in Aberdeen as syphilis cases rise
A new sexual health clinic for bisexual and gay men was set to launch in Aberdeen today.
Petition to save Peterhead’s drop-in service for young kids gets backing of MSP
An MSP has given his backing to a parent-led petition trying to save a children's drop-in clinic.
Survey reveals the biggest issues patients have with North-east GP practices
A patient survey has revealed the biggest problems with North-east GP practices.
Drop-in clinics for North-east babies to close and be replaced by mandatory house visits
Clinic checks for babies and young children across the North-east are to be scrapped, in favour of home visits by a health visitor.
Health board objects to alcohol plans for new Marks & Spencer in Aberdeen
Health bosses have objected to plans for a Marks & Spencer in Aberdeen to sell alcohol, claiming it could lead to more people drinking in the area.
‘Ambitious’ plans for new Aberdeen maternity unit laid out by NHS Grampian
The “ambitious” overhaul of NHS Grampian’s maternity facilities has been revealed.