Moray Maternity Services

Moray Maternity Services This page will provide all official updates regarding the ongoing challenges facing the Paediatrics Service at Dr Gray’s Hospital.

Following a number of recruitment issues, we recently made the difficult decision to temporarily withdraw inpatient services at Ward 2 until we are able to ensure we have a safe and sustainable level of staffing available. This change is only for inpatient paediatric admissions. All paediatric outpatient clinics and other services are unaffected by the change. We would encourage anyone who wants t

o be kept up to date with the latest information to follow this page. Please also share this page with anyone you think may have interest. Proudly working together to deliver the best possible services for a healthier Grampian. NHS services for the half-million people who live in Grampian are provided by NHS Grampian, and are overseen by one single NHS Board. The single Grampian NHS Board is responsible for improving the health of the Grampian population, and for delivering the health care required. The Board must oversee the taking-forward of Scotland's national health agenda, tailored to the needs of the Grampian population of half-a-million people spread over 3,000 square miles of city, town, village and rural communities. The Board is supported from headquarters at Summerfield House in Aberdeen. Senior managers for the functions which cover the whole of Grampian are based here, including financial overview, corporate planning, and central responsibility for protection and promotion of public health. NHS Grampian consists of acute services, corporate services and three Integrated Joint Boards and works closely with the local authorities. NHS Grampian is also very closely linked with both the University of Aberdeen and The Robert Gordon University, especially in the fields of research, workforce planning and training. Moderation

Please note this is a moderated information site and is not a public forum. This site is moderated Monday to Friday between the hours of 8.30am and 5pm (excluding public holidays). The moderators reserve the right to delete any comments that contain vulgar language, personal attacks of any kind or offensive comments that target or disparage any ethnic, racial or religious group. Further to this, we also reserve the right to delete any comments that:

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Seeking medical advice

Please do not post medical/health queries on this page as we will not be able to respond to these. If you require urgent medical advice:

• Daytime - contact your own GP Surgery
• Evenings, weekends and holidays - telephone NHS 24 on 111
• For serious accidents and medical emergencies - telephone the ambulance service on 999

Please also be aware that anything that you post on our page will be visible to everyone who accesses this page. Requesting information

Requests for information under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 or the Data Protection Act 1998 should be submitted as follows:

• For Freedom of Information requests, e-mail: gram.foi@nhs.scot
• For personal information requests, e-mail: gram.infogovernance@nhs.scot

For further information, please visit the NHS Grampian Freedom of Information section on our website. Providing feedback on NHS Grampian services

Please don’t provide feedback on NHS Grampian and our services on this page. Instead, you can contact us direct to praise staff, comment on our standards of care or let us know your views on any other aspect of NHS services in Grampian by the following:

Post:
NHS Grampian Feedback Service
Summerfield House
2 Eday Road
Aberdeen
AB15 6RE

Tel: 0345 337 6338
E-mail gram.nhsgrampianfeedback@nhs.scot

The Feedback Service is open during the office hours of Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm. Alternatively, you can complete a Feedback Card which can be found throughout NHS Grampian at clinics and practices (please tick the Complaint box on the card to confirm you wish to make a formal complaint). Disclaimer

NHS Grampian does not take any responsibility for people making contact with members via this profile’s friends list. Whilst every precaution has been taken to ensure the privacy of the friends list, it is up to the individual to control their own privacy settings and who can view their profile. Please note that other than our official posts, any comments expressed on the site do not reflect the opinions and position of NHS Grampian or its offices and employees. If you have any questions concerning the operation of this information site, please contact e-mail gram.socialmedia@nhs.scot

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No one is allowed to make unauthorised photos, video or audio recordings in NHS Grampian buildings and grounds, particularly if they feature other patients, staff, carers, or visitors. This is to respect the privacy and dignity of individuals using our services and also our staff.

30/04/2026

🎵 🕺🏻 Heading to MacMoray this bank holiday weekend? 😎 🤩

We hope you have a great time. With the sunshine and a long weekend ahead, it’s a good time to look after yourself and the people around you.

Advice on keeping you and friends safe on a night out ➡️ https://orlo.uk/ykVvF

Arrows - A Quarrier Service and Butterflies Families & Friends Support Network will be at the event – you can look out for their table if you’d like support or just a friendly chat.

If something doesn’t feel right on the day, stewards, police and medical teams are there to help.

If you or someone you know would like support in Moray around alcohol or drugs:
Arrows (Quarriers) –☎️ 01343 610500 or 💻 arrows@quarriers.org.uk

30/04/2026

⭐Are you 65+ years of age, living in Moray and looking for steps to take towards good health and wellbeing?⭐

👀 Why not try ageing well self-check tool "Your Wellbeing As You Age"?

Take a few moments to think about your health and wellbeing using this new self-check. The self-check gives you questions to consider about your health and wellbeing and provides information about services and support available to help you.

📍 The self-check was created in Moray, with a focus on local services to support those living in this area.

Click this link to find out more: https://forms.office.com/e/16qF8FjPkC

Health and Social Care Moray Dr Gray's Hospital, Elgin NHS Grampian Realistic Medicine

30/04/2026

Human papillomavirus (HPV) has no symptoms but can lead to cervical cancer. Screening helps protect your health before changes happen.

To find out more about cervical screening, visit: www.nhsinform.scot/cervicalscreening

This campaign is supported by Friends of Anchor



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29/04/2026

Vaccines are the safest and most effective way to protect your child. Look out for their appointment letters in the post.

For more information on childhood vaccinations visit nhsinform.scot/onelessthing



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Getting ready for the public holiday? 🗓️Some NHS services may have different opening times on Monday 4 May, so a little ...
29/04/2026

Getting ready for the public holiday? 🗓️

Some NHS services may have different opening times on Monday 4 May, so a little planning now can help you stay well.

✅ Check GP and pharmacy opening times
Make sure you know when your GP practice and local pharmacy are open, and order any repeat prescriptions in good time.

✅ Make use of your local pharmacy
Pharmacists can help with minor illnesses and provide advice and treatment – often without an appointment. www.communitypharmacy.scot.nhs.uk/nhs-grampian/pages/public-holiday-opening-hours

✅ Keep a few essentials at home
Having items like pain relief, allergy tablets, indigestion remedies and a basic first aid kit can help you manage common minor illnesses.

✅ Know where to get help
If you’re unwell and your GP practice is closed, NHS 24 and NHS inform can help you find the right care.

Find more helpful advice on preparing for public holidays 👉 www.nhsinform.scot/care-support-and-rights/nhs-services/using-the-nhs/health-advice-for-public-holidays

29/04/2026

Heading to MacMoray Festivals this bank holiday weekend?

We hope you have a great time. With the sunshine and a long weekend ahead, it’s a good time to look after yourself and the people around you.

We’ve shared a few simple tips to help keep things safe and enjoyable.
There’s no judgement – just support.

Arrows and Butterflies will be at the event – you can look out for their table if you’d like support or just a friendly chat.

If something doesn’t feel right on the day, stewards and medical teams are there to help.

If you or someone you know would like support in Moray around alcohol or drugs:
Arrows (Quarriers) – 01343 610500
arrows@quarriers.org.uk

28/04/2026

Welcome to the Practice Education and Development page. Here we hope to share lots of exciting educational and supportive content for NMAHPs in NHS Grampian as well as celebrate successes of both staff and students.

Have you ever wondered exactly what Practice Education and Development do? Did you know that we have such a diverse range of roles and have teams covering all across NHS Grampian.

Here’s a snapshot of what we could support you with in your area. Please reach out to us by contacting your local team if you have any questions.

28/04/2026

If you are expecting a new baby and would like to find out more about feeding your baby and the support available to you in Grampian, sign up! We run these online sessions monthly, on the last Thursday of each month.

Our next session will take place Thursday, 30th April between 6pm - 7.30pm

To register, please email your

⭐️Name
⭐️EDD
⭐️First four digits of your postcode

to gram.breastfeedingsupport@nhs.scot

28/04/2026
The crying won’t stop, what can I do now? Not every baby is easy to calm but that doesn’t mean you are doing anything wr...
28/04/2026

The crying won’t stop, what can I do now? Not every baby is easy to calm but that doesn’t mean you are doing anything wrong. Don’t get angry with your baby or yourself. Instead, put your baby in a safe place and walk away so that you can calm yourself down by doing something that takes your mind off the crying. After a few minutes when you are calm, go back and check on the baby. It’s normal for parents to get stressed, especially by crying.

Visit the ICON webpage for more information about coping with baby crying - www.iconcope.org

Try:

▪️ Listening to music, doing some exercises, or doing something that calms you
▪️ Call a relative or friend – they may be able to help you calm or may be able to watch your baby. Put some time aside for yourself and take care of your needs as well as your baby’s to help you cope.

What not to do…

Handling a baby roughly will make them more upset. Shouting or getting angry with your baby will make things worse. Sometimes parents and people looking after babies get so angry and frustrated with a baby’s cry they lose control. They act on impulse and shake their baby. Shaking or losing your temper with a baby is very dangerous and can cause:

▪️ Blindness
▪️ Learning disabilities
▪️ Seizures
▪️ Physical disabilities
▪️ Death

CRY-SIS National Help Line: 08451 228669. Lines open 7 days a week, 9am-10pm. Remember – if you are concerned that your baby may be unwell, contact your GP or NHS 24 (go to www.nhs24.scot or call 111 - the service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week). In an emergency, ring 999.

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This page will provide all official updates regarding the ongoing challenges facing the Paediatrics and Obstetric Services at Dr Gray’s Hospital. We would encourage anyone who wants to be kept up to date with the latest information to follow this page. Please also share this page with anyone you think may have interest. Moderation

Please note this is a moderated information site and is not a public forum.

This site is moderated Monday to Friday between the hours of 8.30am and 5pm (excluding public holidays).

The moderators reserve the right to delete any comments that contain vulgar language, personal attacks of any kind or offensive comments that target or disparage any ethnic, racial or religious group. Further to this, we also reserve the right to delete any comments that: