Stonehaven Patient Participation Group

08/01/2026

Temporary Entrance Closure & Reduced Seating at Aroma Cairngorm

Essential maintenance work will take place at Aroma Cairngorm from Monday 12 to Wednesday 14 January. During the works, the entrance directly opposite M&S on the main concourse will be closed and seating in the café will be reduced.

All maintenance is expected to be completed by Wednesday afternoon, and normal access and seating arrangements will resume once the area has been fully reopened.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding during this short period of disruption.

08/01/2026

⚠️Given the continuing severe weather, here is an update from our vaccination teams:⚠️

ABERDEEN CITY - the vaccination centre in Bon Accord will close at 3pm TODAY. Opening tomorrow (9 January) will be delayed until 10am. Airyhall vaccination centre remains CLOSED. All baby clinics are CANCELLED tomorrow.

ABERDEENSHIRE - Banchory, Garioch, Peterhead, and Stonehaven vaccination centres will open 9.15am-3pm tomorrow.

The centres at Fraserburgh and Macduff will be CLOSED

Huntly vaccination centre will be running a childhood clinic ONLY.

We will contact those booked in to Fraserburgh, Huntly and Macduff to reschedule.

The shingles/pneumococcal clinic being held at Turriff Hospital has been cancelled due to the car park conditions, our team will be in contact with these patients to reschedule.

MORAY - The Moray vaccination centre will be closed for adult appointments tomorrow, however the childhood clinic will go ahead as planned.

The pop-up clinic at Fleming Hospital (Aberlour) scheduled for tomorrow is CANCELLED. The pop-up clinic scheduled for Forres on Saturday is expected to go ahead as planned.

Your safety is our priority; if you wish to reschedule, please contact 01224 555333.

Please be aware staffing is limited, so please bear with us.

08/01/2026

08/01/2026

🌟 What is Dry January?
A month‑long challenge from Alcohol Change UK where you take a break from alcohol for all of January.
Great for:
😴 Better sleep
⚡ More energy
🧠 Improved mental wellbeing
🍃 A healthier relationship with drinking

💡 Did you know?
📉 Only 35% make it to the full 31 days
📆 17th January is the top “quit day”
🍻 Weekends = 70% of slip‑ups
🎉 Social events are the #1 trigger

It’s not a willpower issue — it’s about planning and understanding habits.

🧠 Top Tips for Success
✔️ Plan ahead — think about when/where you're most likely to drink
✔️ Know your “why”
• “To sleep better and have more energy with my kids”
• “To prove I can stick with something challenging”
✔️ Remove alcohol at home + stock Alcohol Free drinks
✔️ Spot your triggers & get support (or try an app like Sober Tracker)
✔️ Have your responses ready for social situations
✔️ Slip‑up? Reset + keep going — it’s about alcohol‑free days, not perfection
✔️ Swap the habit — walk, move, unwind, pick a new routine

🔗 Helpful Resources
https://alcoholchange.org.uk/
https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/drink-less/

08/01/2026

08/01/2026

⚠️Yellow warning of snow and ice for Grampian between 20:00 on Thu 8 Jan 2026 and 12:00 on Fri 9 Jan 2026⚠️

Further Details
Ice is expected to form widely again as surfaces refreeze through the evening and overnight.

Scattered wintry showers will move inland across parts of northern England and eastern Scotland this evening and overnight into Friday. Showers may lead to some further modest snow accumulations of a few cms inland and over higher ground.

What Should I Do?
Snowy, wintry weather can cause delays and make driving conditions dangerous, so to keep yourself and others safe: plan your route, checking for delays and road closures, amending your travel plans if necessary; if driving, leave more time to prepare and check your car before setting off; make sure you have essentials packed in your car in the event of any delays (warm clothing, food, water, a blanket, a torch, ice scraper/de-icer, a warning triangle, high visibility vest and an in-car phone charger).

Keep yourself and your family safe when it is icy. Plan to leave the house at least five minutes earlier than normal to reduce your risk of accidents, slips, and falls. If making a journey on foot, try to use pavements along main roads which are likely to be less slippery. Similarly, if cycling, try and stick to main roads which are more likely to have been treated.

Give yourself the best chance of avoiding delays by checking road conditions if driving, or bus and train timetables, amending your travel plans if necessary.

Be prepared for weather warnings to change quickly: when a weather warning is issued, the Met Office recommends staying up to date with the weather forecast in your area.

https://weather.metoffice.gov.uk/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings

08/01/2026

⚠️❄️ We know, we know — it’s starting to feel like Groundhog Day, but the snow is still hanging around and conditions may be tricky in places. Your safety is our priority. If you’re unable to attend an appointment safely, please use the contact details in your appointment letter to let the service know.

Please take extra care if you are heading out and only travel if it’s essential. Allow extra time and take it slow.

If you take a tumble on snow or ice:

• Move slowly and check for pain
• You might feel stiff or sore later — that’s normal.
• If it hurts to put weight on it, rest it
• Use ice (wrapped in a towel) for 10–20 minutes at a time
• Take over-the-counter pain relief if needed
• Gentle movement as it starts to feel better

More help here 👉 www.nhs24.info/MSK

Not sure if you need A&E? Visit www.nhsinform.scot/right-care or call 111 first.

Stay safe, stay warm, and let’s all collectively hope this is the last snowy update for a while. 🤞❄️

07/01/2026

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If you are aware of any defibs that are not listed on their map, please contact Stonehaven Defibs Group direct.

Thank you.

Location of the Stonehaven 24 Hour Public Access Defibrillators

07/01/2026

With the current snowy weather
❤️ Please check on vulnerable or elderly neighbours or relatives if they need anything or if you haven't heard from them for a few days
❤️ The Council's Support Line 0800 0304 713 is available for those in a crisis who don't have alternative support
❤️ Take care & look after each other

07/01/2026

📢 Vaccination Centre Update – Thursday 8 January

All main vaccination centres in Aberdeenshire will be open 08:45 – 16:00.

➡️ Clinics that normally stay open later on Thursdays (Stonehaven, Garioch, and Banchory) will contact anyone booked after 16:00 to reschedule or bring appointments forward.

⚠️ Please note: Car park and pavement conditions around our sites are challenging. If you’d prefer to reschedule, call 01224 555333.

❌ The Shingles/Pneumococcal clinic at Maud Resource Centre is cancelled due to car park conditions. Our team will contact affected patients to rearrange.

👥 Staffing will be limited, so please bear with our teams. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

07/01/2026

06/01/2026

Prior to Christmas, we asked staff and visitors in ARI to wear fluid repellent surgical masks in clinical areas. This recognised increasing numbers of 'flu cases in the community and admissions to hospital. Effective today (6 January) this is no longer required. 'Flu cases have reduced and data is highlighting a substantial reduction in 'flu admissions and occupancy across NHS Grampian.

Thank you for your support with this temporary measure. Masks are still available for those who prefer to use them. We would remind everyone not to visit friends or relatives in hospital or care homes if you have respiratory symptoms or have experienced diarrhoea and/or vomiting in the last 48 hours.