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Areas of Scotland have the highest rates of Huntington’s disease in the world

The neurodegenerative disease slowly damages the brain, taking away the ability to walk, talk, eat, drink, make decisions and live independently

The Independent UK

One of the highest rates of Huntington’s disease found in north Scotland – study

The rate in the area is 14.5 per 100,000 people, more than five times the estimated worldwide rate of 2.71 per 100,000 people.

The Independent UK

Scottish Government bails out NHS Grampian with £67 million loan

NHS Grampian has been loaned more than £67 million by the Scottish Government to tackle the largest overspend of any NHS health board across…

The National (Scotland)

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Scottish patients having to rely on decades-old equipment, says Labour

Figures obtained by the party show NHS Grampian is currently using an X-ray machine that is 27 years old.

Evening Standard

New scanner can see ‘previously undetectable’ cancer spread, research suggests

Experts hope the technology could reduce the need for breast cancer patients to return for extra surgery.

Evening Standard

Drone project reaches ‘important milestone’ with final trial flights

The final flights for Project CAELUS involved medical products being flown between Dr Gary’s Hospital in Elgin and Aberdeen.

Evening Standard

Support for ‘vital and precious’ NHS at heart of Scottish Budget – Swinney

The First Minister was asked about the recent critical incident declared at NHS Grampian.

The Independent UK

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Health board resolves ‘critical incident’ caused by over-capacity hospitals

A small number of patients with non life-threatening medical conditions were sent to other hospitals within the NHS Grampian region.

Evening Standard

NHS Grampian accepting patients again after ‘board level critical incident’

Neither hospital has been below 100% occupancy since September.

Evening Standard

NHS Grampian ‘not accepting ambulance patients due to board critical incident’

Ambulance patients will be taken to hospitals outside of Grampian unless they require immediate life-saving care.

The Independent UK

Family of 'good Samaritan' murdered by homeless man fresh from prison to sue

The family of a “good Samaritan” who was murdered by a man released from prison just one day prior to the killing are seeking damages against a…

The National (Scotland)

Brain tumours ‘the size of apples’ removed through patients’ eyebrows in new surgery technique

Leading surgeon in Scotland has performed 48 operations on brain tumours through new keyhole surgery

The Independent UK

Surgeon reveals details of ‘world-first’ procedure to remove large brain tumours

Consultant neurosurgeon Anastasios Giamouriadis of NHS Grampian has performed the new procedure on 48 patients so far.

The Independent UK

Scottish health board postpones dozens of operations after lightning strike

NHS Grampian has apologised to patients after revealing dozens of operations will be postponed in the coming days...

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NHS board boosts clinical waste recycling in bid to save £150,000 a year

NHS Grampian hopes to save £150,000 per year by recycling more clinical waste ...

The Guardian - UK

Locum psychiatrists providing poor care in Scotland, campaigners say

Scotland’s NHS boards have spent more than £125m since 2019 to provide temporary cover amid drop in consultant numbers

The National (Scotland)

The private firms making millions supplying NHS Scotland with staff revealed

Jackie Baillie said the staffing crisis in the NHS is due to ‘sticking-plaster’ approaches

The National (Scotland)

Highland community battles for solutions as local GP surgeries face permanent closure

OUTRAGED residents are taking it upon themselves to find a solution after talks to save GP surgeries in two Highland villages hit an impasse.

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Daily Record

Rod Stewart's honourable charity support from funding NHS patients to sponsored donations

The Maggie May rocker has been generous with his money and time by giving back to the local community.

Daily Mirror

Sir Rod Stewart's cancer charity support - sponsoring trainer to paying for patient care

The music legend has been generous with both his money and his time to help those in need - sponsoring his personal trainer on a charity walk, paying for NHS patient care, and donating to hospitals

The National (Scotland)

Testing begins for Orkney breast cancer gene link

Community testing has begun on the Orkney island of Westray for a gene variant linked to a higher risk of developing breast and ovarian cancer.

The Independent UK

Testing begins for Orkney cancer gene link

it is being offered to anyone living in Westray with a Westray-born grandparent.

The National (Scotland)

Rock legend Rod Stewart donates £10,000 to Aberdeen hospital

ROD Stewart has donated £10,000 to an Aberdeen hospital to fund extra cancer screenings.

The Independent UK

NHS worker to receive British Empire Medal for global crisis voluntary work

Liz Tait has been recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours List for helping people through crises all around the world

The National (Scotland)

NHS board hits back sharply at Tory MSP over claim of ‘32-year wait’

A TORY MSP has been accused of making “unsubstantiated claims” which could cause “undue stress and anxiety” for patients...

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