On-call obstetrics to return to Dr Gray’s Hospital in Elgin
Fewer pregnant Moray women will be forced to travel to Aberdeen after the restoration of on-call consultant obstetricians at an Elgin hospital.
Dr Gray’s Hospital
NHS Grampian to publish second phase of Dr Gray’s maternity plan ‘within the next few weeks’
NHS Grampian will publish the second phase of its action plan to restore maternity services at a Moray hospital within "the next few months".
Man dies following collision between pedestrian and van in Moray town
A man has died after being hit by a van on a busy bypass.
Moray MP seeks meeting with NHS Grampian and Health Secretary to discuss Dr Gray’s
Moray MP Douglas Ross is looking for a meeting with health chiefs in the coming weeks to discuss ongoing problems at Dr Gray's hospital in Elgin.
Moray MSP tours Dr Gray’s Hospital to commemorate 200th birthday
Moray MSP Richard Lochhead toured around an Elgin hospital on New Year's Day to help commemorate the 200th anniversary of the site.
Hospital staff in Moray aim to help fund restoration of building to celebrate its 200th anniversary
Staff at Moray’s biggest hospital are banding together to fund the refurbishment of one of the building’s most prominent features.
Anniversary celebrations at a Moray hospital kick off
Staff members at Moray's biggest hospital have kicked-off celebrations to mark its 200th birthday.
Inspirational blind harpist aims to soothe the sick by playing at north and north-east hospitals
A harpist who has mastered the instrument despite being blind is to play soothing music at hospitals across the north and north-east as a way of helping patients and their families relax.
Meetings being prepared to ease Moray hospital communication concerns
Talks to get Moray residents involved in deciding how to restore a local hospital to full strength will be held next month.
Mother whose baby was dumped as ‘clinical waste’ by Moray hospital fears her family will never be able to rest
A Moray mum whose baby was thrown in “clinical waste” has revealed she does not believe her family will ever get the answers they deserve.
Moray maternity campaigners slam lack of commitment from NHS Grampian
Campaigners have accused NHS Grampian of lacking commitment to maintaining vital services at Dr Gray's after it emerged senior managers have barely set foot in the hospital over the past two years.
NHS offers apology to bereaved mum following miscarriage distress at Elgin hospital
NHS Grampian has offered an "unreserved apology" to a grieving mum after it was found to have discarded her baby's remains.
Action plan published by NHS to fulfill 21 recommendations from Scottish Government for Moray hospital
The Scottish Government has issued NHS Grampian with a 21 point plan it believes will drive improvements for maternity and children’s services in Moray.
New system being drawn up at Moray hospital to end ‘poor experience’ for junior doctors
The top clinician at Dr Gray’s hospital has insisted management are committed to making it more attractive to junior doctors.
Elgin sex pest surgeon will not face further punishment
A sex pest surgeon who forced himself on a junior doctor is to escape punishment after a court bid to take disciplinary action against him was rejected by judges.
Children’s ward at Elgin hospital moved to accommodate increase in winter elderly admissions
The children’s ward at an Elgin hospital has been stripped bare and moved to accommodate more elderly admissions as the service heads into its busiest season.
Lessons should be learned from Moray hospital’s staffing issues
A Highlands MSP has urged the Scottish Government to ensure lessons are learned from the staffing shortages that led to the downgrading of Moray’s maternity unit.
Campaigners welcome recruitment boost to Moray hospital but remain concerned about long-term
Campaigners fighting for the full restoration of maternity and children’s services to Moray have given the recent recruitment boost a cautious welcome.
Recruitment boost allows some maternity services to return to Moray hospital
Health bosses yesterday revealed fewer pregnant mums will need to travel to Aberdeen to give birth following the recruitment of new doctors at the hospital in Elgin.
Eye appointment waiting times in Moray are nearly double the target
NHS Grampian has been accused of failing patients awaiting eye treatment in Moray after it was revealed waiting times are nearly double the target.
‘Shocking’ figures show that 79% of Moray mums have had to travel to give birth
Almost 80% of Moray mums have been forced to give birth outwith the region since its only maternity ward was downgraded in July.
Progress has been made on maternity ward action plan according to NHS Scotland chief
Fewer pregnant women will have to travel outwith Moray to give birth following the appointment of two new consultants at Dr Gray’s Hospital.
Heroic Moray taxi driver drives woman in labour to Aberdeen
A taxi driver told yesterday how he drove a heavily pregnant woman 58 miles from her home in Moray to a hospital to give birth.
New Elgin ambulance trial to reduce pressure on local paramedics
The Scottish Government has announced plans to improve ambulance cover in Moray.
Hospital transfer arrangements between hospitals condemned after Moray mum has to transport ‘seriously ill’ daughter herself
Transfer arrangements between two north-east hospitals set up because of a staff shortage have been condemned after it emerged a mum had to transport her seriously ill child 65 miles herself – only to be told she might not be admitted.
Silent disco for pensioners comes to Moray
Older patients at a Moray care home and hospital have been given the chance to dance with a new silent disco scheme being piloted in the region.
Health secretary Jeane Freeman accused of being to blame for NHS Grampian’s maternity plan failings
Health Secretary Jeane Freeman has been accused of failing to help NHS Grampian shape its plans to reinstate Moray’s maternity services.
NHS Grampian maternity action needs huge improvements according to Health Secretary
Health Secretary Jeane Freeman has told NHS Grampian to get back around the table to resolve Moray’s maternity unit crisis.
Far north maternity campaigners begin to lose patience
Far north maternity campaigners are gearing up for another show of force in their bid to prevent so many mums-to-be facing marathon trips to give birth in Inverness.
Scottish Government pressed to reveal details of NHS recovery plan for Moray hospital
Maternity campaigners in Moray have pressed the Scottish Government to publicise a recovery plan drawn up to guide the return of services.
Moray MP calls on Scottish Government to address concerns about maternity unit plans
Moray MP Douglas Ross has called on the Scottish Government to take immediate action to address the concerns of worried Moray mums-to-be about the maternity ward action plan.
Campaign group hits out at action plan to reintroduce consultant-led maternity service at Dr Gray’s Hospital
A campaign group has hit out at a formal action plan drawn up by health bosses to reintroduce a consultant-led maternity service at Dr Gray’s Hospital.