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

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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
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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
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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:

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

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

Cases of measles are on the rise. The measles rash looks brown or red on white skin, but on black or darker skin the red...
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Cases of measles are on the rise. The measles rash looks brown or red on white skin, but on black or darker skin the redness may be harder to see, or it may appear purple or darker than surrounding skin.

Find out more at www.nhsinform.scot/measles

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Did you know the Meningococcal B vaccine can help protect against gonorrhoea?

Sexual health clinics can now offer this vaccine to those at increased risk of Gonorrhoea. The vaccine can help reduce the chance of infection and passing it on to partners.

Find out about the vaccine and eligibility here: www.nhsinform.scot/gonmenb

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common respiratory illness. It can cause severe illness and lead to people being ...
05/08/2025

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common respiratory illness. It can cause severe illness and lead to people being admitted to hospital - especially babies and older adults. The vaccine is the
best way to get protected.

For more information visit www.publichealthscotland.scot/rsv-vaccine

☀️🚗🚫 Babies, children, older people, or animals must NEVER be left in closed spaces or stationary cars. Even on cool day...
05/08/2025

☀️🚗🚫 Babies, children, older people, or animals must NEVER be left in closed spaces or stationary cars. Even on cool days, strong sunshine can make car interiors very hot.

Learn more: www.ready.scot/respond/severe-weather/hot-weather

Are you:✨ Expecting a baby?✨ A new parent?✨ Planning a family?✨ Just curious about local support?Come along for a relaxe...
04/08/2025

Are you:

✨ Expecting a baby?
✨ A new parent?
✨ Planning a family?
✨ Just curious about local support?

Come along for a relaxed, friendly drop-in session where you can chat with:

💙 Midwives
💙 Health Visitors
💙 Family Nurse Practitioners
💙 Infant Feeding
💙 Parent and Infant Mental Health Services (PIMHS)

💬 Ask questions, get support, and connect with your local care team.

📅 Tuesday 26 August
🕤 9:30am – 1pm
📍 Toy Toon, 67 High Street, Elgin

No booking needed – everyone welcome!

Pop in anytime between 9:30am and 1pm – we’d love to see you!

Health and Social Care Moray
Breastfeed Grampian
Elgin Breastfeeding Group
Grampian Maternity Voices Partnership
Keep MUM
NHS Grampian
NHS Grampian Public Health
Dr Gray's Hospital Children's Ward
Dr Gray's Hospital, Elgin
Baby Steps Moray - Small steps to a healthier pregnancy
Moray Children and Families Network
Health Improvement Team Moray
Family Nurse Partnership NHS Grampian
NHS Grampian Parent and Infant Mental Health Services
Moray Health Visitors

🔶🌬️ With weather warnings in place for Grampian, we wanted to ensure expectant mums - and other patient groups who may...
03/08/2025

🔶🌬️ With weather warnings in place for Grampian, we wanted to ensure expectant mums - and other patient groups who may require emergency assistance to get to hospital during extreme weather - are aware we have an agreement in place with local charity COTAG 4x4 Response (Community Offroad Transport Action Group).

We work closely with COTAG's network of trained volunteers, alongside Police Scotland, and local councils, when road conditions are particularly poor. In emergency circumstances, we can call upon their experienced 4x4 vehicle response team to provide assistance with transporting people and equipment or supporting safety measures.

Learn more about how COTAG 4x4 Response supports our communities: www.cotag.scot

If you have any pregnancy-related concerns, please speak with your midwife first. The team at Dr Gray's Hospital can be contacted on 01343 567220. In the event of an emergency, please call 999.

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03/08/2025

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🤰🏾W O R L D B R E A S T F E E D I N G W E E K 🤰🏼
Here’s our fabulous first year Midwifery students Anna and Robyn with their really informative table at the entrance to Peterhead Community Hospital about all things breastfeeding 🫶🏼

03/08/2025
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🌍🤱 World Breastfeeding Week 2025This week, we’re celebrating and supporting all parents on their breastfeeding journey. ...
02/08/2025

🌍🤱 World Breastfeeding Week 2025

This week, we’re celebrating and supporting all parents on their breastfeeding journey. Breastfeeding has so many benefits for both baby and parent - and you don’t have to do it alone.

👉 Find trusted information, tips, and support on the Infant Feeding section of our website: www.birthingrampian.scot.nhs.uk/infant-feeding/

💬 Want more local advice and peer-to-peer support? Join the conversation and connect with our dedicated team over on our Breastfeed Grampian page.

Together, we can help make every breastfeeding journey a little easier. 💜

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⚠️ 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

🎓👶 We’re delighted to celebrate the recent Robert Gordon University midwifery graduations of our brilliant colleagues Su...
01/08/2025

🎓👶 We’re delighted to celebrate the recent Robert Gordon University midwifery graduations of our brilliant colleagues Suzanne, Marcia, and Yvonne - what an incredible achievement!

A warm welcome also to our newly qualified midwives Suina, Mairead, and Leah, who are joining the Moray Midwifery Team. We’re so excited to have you on board and can’t wait to see the amazing impact you’ll make.

Congratulations to all!



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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: