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 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. 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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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

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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

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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.

20/02/2026

If you’re eligible for family payments, you could receive financial support from pregnancy right up until your child turns 16.

Find out more at mygov.scot/familypayments

20/02/2026

Pregnant or planning a family?

Giving up smoking is one of the best things you can do for you and your baby. The earlier you stop smoking in your pregnancy, the better.

If your partner and family need help to stop smoking, we can help them too.

🤝Get help to with free support. Call Healthpoint for 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞 on 𝟎𝟖𝟎𝟖𝟓 𝟐𝟎 𝟐𝟎 𝟑𝟎 or follow the link below to request a call back to speak to an advisor who can help you find the right support for you https://www.nhsgrampian.org/stopsmoking or drop into your local pharmacy.

Aberdeen City Health and Social Care Partnership Aberdeenshire Public Health - North Aberdeenshire Public Health - Central Aberdeenshire Public Health - South Aberdeenshire Health & Social Care Partnership - AHSCP Health Improvement Team Moray Health and Social Care Moray NHS Grampian Birth in Grampian

20/02/2026

Vaccines are proven to save lives by reducing the spread of disease. Look out for your child’s vaccine letters in the post.

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



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Aberdeenshire Public Health - South Aberdeenshire Health & Social Care Partnership - AHSCP Health Improvement Team Moray Health and Social Care Moray NHS Grampian Birth in Grampian

19/02/2026

🤰Pregnant or planning a family?

Giving up smoking is one of the best things you can do for you and your baby. The earlier you stop smoking in your pregnancy, the better.

👨‍👩‍👧 If your partner and family need help to stop smoking, we can them help too.

🤝 Quit Your Way Scotland is here with free advice and support.

📱 QuitYourWay.scot | 0800 84 84 84

19/02/2026

🎙 Now Live: A New MISS Podcast Series

We’re delighted to launch our latest podcast series, featuring Enka who specialises in acupuncture for fertility, pregnancy and women’s health.

Over four episodes, we move gently through the journey:
From preparing for pregnancy
To supporting couples trying to conceive
To navigating pregnancy after loss
To labour preparation and practical tools for birth

These conversations acknowledge both the physical and emotional layers of the journey — and explore how acupuncture can offer support, steadiness and a sense of control along the way.
If this season feels relevant to you, we hope it brings comfort and understanding.

🎧 The full series is now live:
https://open.spotify.com/show/1xu6d2aFSCUKVil0dXPh4z?si=545748634fc14295

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19/02/2026

Cases of measles are on the rise. So it’s important to be aware of the symptoms. Find out about the signs and what to do if you think you or someone you live with has measles at www.nhsinform.scot/measles

19/02/2026

📸 Calling for Photos to Celebrate Breastfeeding in Scotland! 📸

The Scottish Breastfeeding Collaborative would love your help.
Our Marketing group create new digital resources, presentations and website content to promote and support breastfeeding across Scotland. If you have a photo of your breastfeeding journey that you’d be happy to share, we would be delighted to include it.

By sending your photo to us, you are giving consent for it to be used in:
◾Digital resources (such as posters, newsletters, reports, guides or promotional materials)
◾Presentations
◾Websites
◾Meetings or events where staff, patients, carers or members of the public may be present.

If you’d like to take part, please email your photograph(s) to BreastfeedingFriendlyScotland@gmail.com with the statement below in the body of the message / email -

I confirm that I am the parent/carer of the child(ren) in the photograph(s) I am sending, and I give consent for these photograph(s) to be used by The Scottish Breastfeeding Collaborative and associated partners for the purpose of promoting breastfeeding in Scotland.

I understand that the photograph(s) may be used in:
Digital resources
Presentations
Websites
Meetings or events where staff, patients, carers or members of the public may be present
Other materials designed to support and promote breastfeeding

I understand that the images may be shared publicly and may appear online.
Name:
Date:

(Optional) Any preferences or notes about use:
Feel free to include a short caption or tell us where in Scotland the photo was taken (optional).

Consent to use the photograph(s) can be withdrawn at anytime by emailing BreastfeedingFriendlyScotland@gmail.com

Thank you 💛

19/02/2026

With Ramadan beginning this week, today we're sharing some information from our guest blog post - Supporting Breastfeeding During Ramadan.

"As peer supporters, we have great duty in supporting mums to feel empowered to achieve their goals by giving information so their decisions are informed. Supporting mothers during Ramadan is no different to helping mums reduce factors that may have a negative impact on their breast feeding or supply.

Things to consider are:

✨Mums will need to eat high nutrient dense food such as date, fruits and nuts to help replace the magnesium, zinc and potassium levels that may reduce during fasting.

✨Avoid drinking too many caffeinated drinks and replace with water, fresh fruits juice, herbal teas and green smoothies.

✨If a mum is fasting during the winter months which can fall between 10/12hrs of fasting, this is much easier as the sunset is much earlier and they have a longer period to eat and drinking during dawn. So really its like having a very late lunch.

For peer supporters who are not Muslim or who may not know much about Ramadan, it is imperative to keep in mind that choice should always be at the forefront of any breastfeeding journey and the support we provide will very much be based on an individual case by case basis. It’s also okay to say I’m not sure and signpost/refer mums to other sources for more information.

For more information on breastfeeding during Ramadan, click here: https://breastfeeding.support/breastfeeding-during-ramadan/"

Full blog post: www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/breastfeeding-during-ramadan/

EDIT - Fasting while breastfeeding is not an expectation, but you can choose to if you wish, and it is safe for you to do so. If you are considering fasting while breastfeeding, you may find it helpful to talk a health professional.

Please remember, if you need breastfeeding support, our National Breastfeeding Helpline UK is available 24/7 💜

You can also find out if we have a service near you on our website:
www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/drop-in-centres-map/

✨Please share✨

[ID: Breastfeeding during Ramadan. Image of a mum cuddling her baby.] Outlines of lanterns. Purple background.]

19/02/2026

📣 Children, young people and families in Moray deserve services shaped by their voices.

Local partners including NHS Grampian, Police Scotland, Moray Council, Health & Social Care Moray and community organisations are working together to make sure children and young people get the best possible start in life.

We want to know what matters most to you – what’s working, what needs to improve, and what support families need earlier. Your views will help shape better plans, decisions and services.

We’re starting with two short surveys so you can share your thoughts and ideas:

👉 For children and young people:
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=oyzTzM4Wj0KVQTctawUZKfoSokQ_oJdGk1i5Z8WMevdURThIRE5BVEJUWUVLRjcxTzZMSDhPWjdXMi4u

👉 For adults:
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=oyzTzM4Wj0KVQTctawUZKfoSokQ_oJdGk1i5Z8WMevdUODVLRTFWMUxIN0ZFMjhHNE1OSDY0TlZMMy4u

19/02/2026
19/02/2026

Routine screening doesn’t stop you getting breast cancer, but it’s the best way to spot cancers at an early stage when they’re easier to treat. That’s why it’s important you attend your appointment when invited.

Find out if you’re eligible at: nhsinform.scot/breastscreening

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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: