Fears expressed for health services in Moray
Concerns have been raised over health services in Moray after the recent announcement of the temporary closure of Aberlour’s Fleming Hospital.
Dr Gray’s Hospital
Fresh warnings restoration of maternity services to Moray hospital may be further delayed
NHS Grampian has warned that meeting its target of restoring maternity services to Moray’s biggest hospital by April is becoming a “growing challenge”.
Scottish Government urged to make restoration of services to Moray hospital ‘a priority’
The Scottish Government has been urged to make the restoration of services to Moray’s biggest hospital “a priority” amid concerns about a second winter of journeys to Aberdeen and Inverness.
NHS Grampian warn action needed to replace aging workforce in support roles at Moray hospital
Health bosses have warned that action is needed now to cope with an aging workforce at Moray’s biggest hospital.
Man charged with murder after pensioner’s death in woods
A man has appeared in court charged with murder after a pensioner died in woods in Moray.
Kirk minister and wife in hospital after Elgin woods incident
A Church of Scotland minister and his wife are in a stable condition in hospital after an incident at woods in Moray in which another pensioner died.
Ministers urged to act amid fears the rebirth of Moray’s maternity unit will be delayed
The Scottish Government was under growing pressure to take action last night after it signalled that plans to finally restore full maternity services in Moray could be derailed.
Moray Council urges NHS to improve children’s services in region to ensure ‘equality’ for residents
Health bosses have been urged by Moray Council to “maximise” children’s services in the region to ensure fair access to treatment for communities.
Opposition councillors’ ‘frustration’ at delays to health services in grass cutting debates at Moray Council
Opposition councillors in Moray have hit out at delays in attempting to discuss on-going health service concerns in the region and grass cutting fears.
Assurance that NHS is ‘doing all it can’ to restore services to Moray hospital
Concerns about changes to maternity procedures in Moray have been reinforced to NHS Grampian.
NHS Grampian announces maternity services to be downgraded at Dr Gray’s – again
Health bosses have been forced to downgrade maternity services at a Moray hospital due to staffing shortages for the second time in less than 18 months.
Consultation events scheduled about future of children’s hospital services in Moray
A series of events has been organised to help reshape children’s services at Moray’s biggest hospital.
Man who launched verbal tirade in Moray hospital waiting room spared jail
A Moray man who launched an abusive tirade against medical staff and police has been spared a prison sentence.
NHS Grampian create new team to transform Moray hospital with aim to make it ‘benchmark’ for small units in Scotland
Health bosses have stressed that efforts to restore Moray’s largest hospital to full strength cannot be done “in a vacuum”.
Moray mum who lost baby while pregnant raises cash for ‘cuddle cot’ to help other families
A Moray mother wants to use the grief of losing her daughter while she was 17 weeks pregnant to help other parents in the same situation.
Recruitment boosts build hope that Moray hospital is on road to recovery
NHS Grampian believes the changes made at Moray’s biggest hospital are already making it more attractive to potential recruits.
How ‘amazing’ medics at Dr Gray’s saved baby Harvey’s life
A mum believes she owes the life of her new son to the “phenomenal” maternity staff in Moray who cared for her in her hour of need.
NHS Grampian attract mentor from Lancashire to head up new hospital team in Moray
Hopes have been raised that a new appointment at Moray’s largest hospital will spark further recruitment in the coming months.
Fears persist about services at Moray hospital one year on from downgrades as NHS reveal scale of challenge to bring them back
Health bosses in Moray say they have faced a never-ending series of battles to restore the region’s largest hospital to full strength – but last night claimed the situation is improving.
Anguished Elgin mum blames NHS Grampian for sister’s death
A grieving Elgin mum has accused NHS Grampian of failing her sister who died after a fall.
NHS Grampian hopes new model of children’s service in Moray will boost sustainability
NHS Grampian has warned that “traditional” models of care are no longer feasible and embarked on a consultation to reshape children’s services in Moray.
Talent attraction manager to be drafted in to help NHS Grampian woes
A "talent attraction manager" will offer expert advice which could ease the staffing crisis in Moray's health services.
Health campaigners in Moray say patience could be about to run short with attempts to restore hospital to full strength
Health campaigners in Moray say patience could start to run short with attempts to restore the region’s largest hospital to full strength.
NHS Grampian warns ‘significant investment’ is needed to restore Moray hospital to full strength
NHS Grampian has backed a vision to restore services at Moray’s largest hospital while warning it will only be possible with “significant additional investment”.
Costs to be reviewed ahead of return of maternity services to Moray hospital
Health campaigners have warned NHS Grampian that any delays to improvements in maternity and children’s services due to costs will result in fresh protests.
Funding boost for day room refurbishment at Moray hospital
Staff trying to fund improvements to a Moray hospital have been given a cash boost for the refurbishment of a family room.
Hopes MRI scanner could be on its way to Moray hospital to reduce journey times
Health bosses in Moray have begun making plans to install an MRI scanner in the region’s biggest hospital.
Campaigners welcome blueprint for Moray hospital but fears remain about recruitment drive
Health campaigners in Moray have welcomed the publication of a blueprint to restore maternity services in the region to full strength - but still believe recruitment needs to be more “proactive”.
Long-term vision for Moray hospital published but NHS warns it could take another 11 months to recruit staff
Long-term plans to restore maternity services in Moray to full capacity have been published by NHS Grampian – but warnings have been made it could take another 11 months until staff are recruited with no guarantee posts will be filled.
Teen who threw urine and spat at Moray nurses is spared spell behind bars
An aspiring Marine who spat at nurses treating him after he was found drunk in the park.
Leading doctor claims NHS Grampian has yet to see the good of sticking to its budget
A top doctor has questioned what incentives there are for under-pressure health boards to stick their budgets.
Original admissions book from Moray hospital goes on display to celebrate 200th anniversary
Nervous bowels, tremors and indigestion were just some of the ailments suffered by the very first patients at a beloved Moray hospital.