Aberdeenshire Public Health - South

Aberdeenshire Public Health - South Supporting those living and working in South Aberdeenshire to live well in healthy, well connected communities. Check when your GP practice or pharmacy is open.

Adult Social Care and Health services in Aberdeenshire are coordinated and delivered by the Aberdeenshire Health and Social Care Partnership (AHSCP), a partnership of Aberdeenshire Council and NHS Grampian. The AHSCP provides a range of care and support services in the community for people with different care needs, mainstream services, which are available to all, and specialist services designed

for more complex needs. AHSCP services take a coordinated approach to the way care, support and lifestyle advice designed to keep you healthier and independent for longer is delivered. AHSCP has identified the following health improvement priorities to ensure our communities are healthy places to live, those living in our communities are able to stay resilient and are well connected to a wide range of services, support and activities in their communities:

• Improving mental health and wellbeing.
• Healthy eating, being active and healthy weight.
• Minimising the impact of poverty and inequalities.
• Building resilience and community capacity for health improvement. These priorities will be progressed in collaboration with our communities and partners across health and social care, local government and the third sector. The Aberdeenshire Health and Social Care Partnership Public Health Team has a key role in supporting the delivery of these priorities partners to deliver this plan through:

• Gathering and interpreting evidence and health information and data.
• Development of policies and strategies.
• Development of delivery plans and health improvement programmes.
• Assessing the impact of plans and programmes.
• Shifting service provision towards prevention and early intervention.

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About NHS Grampian

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. 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. Unauthorised photography, filming or recording

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. 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:

• are spam or include links to other sites
• are clearly off topic
• advocate illegal activity
• promote particular services, products or political organisations
• infringe on copyrights or trademarks
• use personally identifiable medical information (We recommend you do not share any of your medical information on our Social Media pages)
• contain case-specific and other confidential information
• spread misinformation that may cause harm

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). Know Who To Turn To

If you are looking for medical advice, please speak to your GP, call NHS 24 on 111 (if it's out of hours) or visit www.nhsinform.scot. For serious accidents and medical emergencies - telephone the ambulance service on 999. Don't run out of repeat prescriptions - order only what you need. Details of opening hours for GP practices and pharmacies are available at: https://www.nhsinform.scot/national-service-directory/

For information on which NHS service to turn to when you're ill, injured or have a long term condition, visit: www.know-who-to-turn-to.com

It's more important than ever to with your healthcare concerns; we've prepared this chart to explain how key services are currently operating.

🌞 Edenholme Community Café – Friday 29th August 🌞 🕥 New Time: 10:30am to 12:00pm (don’t forget to note the new time we s...
18/08/2025

🌞 Edenholme Community Café – Friday 29th August 🌞
🕥 New Time: 10:30am to 12:00pm (don’t forget to note the new time we start and finish)...
📍 Edenholme Care Home, Stonehaven

This month’s theme is “Summer Time” – so bring your brightest smile and enjoy the warm company of friends, family, and neighbours! 🌼☕🍰

The café is a welcoming space for everyone – residents, families, and the wider community – to come together, reduce isolation, make new friends, and support each other’s mental health and wellbeing.

Let’s celebrate summer with good conversation, laughter, and connection. 💬💛

No need to book – just come along!

Edenholme Care Home Mearns FM POP UP Conversation Cafe's Aberdeenshire Mearns and Coastal Healthy Living Network

🚨 Emergency Alert Test – Sunday 7th September at 3PM 🚨 Just a reminder that the next UK emergency alert test will take p...
15/08/2025

🚨 Emergency Alert Test – Sunday 7th September at 3PM 🚨

Just a reminder that the next UK emergency alert test will take place at around 3pm on Sunday 7th September. A loud alert will sound on mobile phones, even if they are on silent.

⚠️ This could pose a serious risk to anyone experiencing abuse who may have a hidden phone.

Please share this information with anyone who may find it helpful.

🔗 More info: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/one-month-to-go-nation-urged-to-prepare-for-emergency-alerts-test

📵 Guidance on how to turn off alerts: https://www.gov.uk/alerts/opting-out

Infographics from SafeLives are available to help guide people through the process. We are SafeLives - Ending domestic abuse

🥣 Thank You for Joining Us at the Breakfast Club! 🥐 A huge thank you to everyone who came along to our Huntly Breakfast ...
14/08/2025

🥣 Thank You for Joining Us at the Breakfast Club! 🥐

A huge thank you to everyone who came along to our Huntly Breakfast Club! It’s been a real pleasure working in partnership with Scottish Fire & Rescue to bring the community together over a free, delicious breakfast. Special thanks to Tesco for their generous support — we couldn’t have done it without you!

We hope you’ve all had a lovely summer holiday and wish you the very best as you head into the new school term next week. 🍎📚

We’re already looking forward to seeing you again during the October holidays — keep following us here to stay updated on what’s coming next!


Huntly Community Fire Station Gordon Rural Action NHS Grampian

🎉 Doors Open Days 2025 – Explore Aberdeenshire’s Hidden Gems! 🏛️ Scotland’s largest free festival of architecture and he...
14/08/2025

🎉 Doors Open Days 2025 – Explore Aberdeenshire’s Hidden Gems! 🏛️

Scotland’s largest free festival of architecture and heritage is back! This September, Doors Open Days invites you to discover the stories behind some of the most fascinating buildings across the country – many of which are rarely open to the public.

📅 Aberdeenshire Dates: 20th & 21st September
🏰 From historic halls to hidden treasures, there’s something for everyone!

Since its beginnings in 1990 with just 44 events, the festival has grown to nearly 1,000 events across all 32 council areas – and Aberdeenshire is proud to be part of it.

Organised by the Scottish Civic Trust and supported by Historic Environment Scotland, this is your chance to step inside places that are usually off-limits.

🔗 Check out the full programme and plan your weekend of discovery: https://www.doorsopendays.org.uk/

13/08/2025
Looking forward to seeing you this Wednesday - Huntly Summer Breakfast ClubScottish Fire and Rescue Service are holding ...
12/08/2025

Looking forward to seeing you this Wednesday - Huntly Summer Breakfast Club

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service are holding a series of Summer Breakfast Club’s at the Huntly Community Centre (the Linden Centre) on Wednesday 9th & 23rd July & Wednesday 13th August from 9.30am to 11.30am.

Everyone is welcome to drop by say hello, enjoy your breakfast, have a look inside the Fire Engine and meet your local Fire Crew.

Huntly Swimming Pool Huntly Community Fire Station Huntly Food Pod Gordon Rural Action

nhs🚨 Job Opportunity: Drugs Education Coordinator (Scotland) 🚨 The Daniel Spargo – Mabbs Foundation (DSMF) is recruiting...
12/08/2025

nhs🚨 Job Opportunity: Drugs Education Coordinator (Scotland) 🚨

The Daniel Spargo – Mabbs Foundation (DSMF) is recruiting a Drugs Education Coordinator to join their team in Scotland, based in the Grampian region.

This exciting role involves coordinating and delivering DSMF’s drug education programmes across Scotland, working closely with the Head of Education and Engagement and the Director to expand and develop provision regionally and nationally.

📝 Application Deadline: Sunday, 7th September
🔗 Full details and application form: https://www.dsmfoundation.org.uk/scottish-coordinator-jul25/
📧 Submit applications to: admin@dsmfoundation.org.uk

Join a passionate team making a real difference in young people’s lives 💙

NHS Grampian Aberdeenshire Council

🌱 Funding Opportunity for Local Projects in Kincardine & Mearns or Marr! 🌱 Aberdeenshire’s Cash First Lived Experience P...
11/08/2025

🌱 Funding Opportunity for Local Projects in Kincardine & Mearns or Marr! 🌱

Aberdeenshire’s Cash First Lived Experience Panel is inviting local groups and organisations in the Kincardine and Mearns or Marr areas to apply for funding to run a project of up to 6 months aimed at reducing food insecurity in low-income rural households.

If your group is passionate about making a difference and has ideas to support food access and affordability in rural communities, we’d love to hear from you!

📩 To apply or find out more, please contact:
Jennifer Macrae – Jennifer.Macrae2@aberdeenshire.gov.uk

Let’s work together to build a more food-secure Aberdeenshire 💚

Aberdeenshire Voluntary Action

Summer is here 🌞 Keep your little ones safe with these tips. Babies under 6 months should avoid direct sunlight; older b...
11/08/2025

Summer is here 🌞 Keep your little ones safe with these tips. Babies under 6 months should avoid direct sunlight; older babies should stay in the shade, especially from 11am-3pm. Use SPF 30+ sunscreen and reapply often. Keep babies hydrated with more breastfeeds or cool boiled water if bottle-fed. For babies over 6 months, offer extra water in hot weather. To keep cool, use paddling pools, cool baths, and fans, and keep bedrooms cool with blinds or curtains. Enjoy the summer safely! 🌞👶

https://www.nhs.uk/baby/first-aid-and-safety/safety/safety-in-the-sun/

@🎉 Ballater Victoria Week & Highland Games – 9th to 17th August! 🏞️ Join us in Ballater for a week of celebration, commu...
08/08/2025

@🎉 Ballater Victoria Week & Highland Games – 9th to 17th August! 🏞️

Join us in Ballater for a week of celebration, community spirit, and unforgettable fun at Ballater Victoria Week (BVW) – a cherished tradition since 1987!

BVW was founded to mark the 150th anniversary of Queen Victoria’s accession and raise funds for the Victoria and Albert Halls. Today, it brings together locals and visitors for a vibrant festival packed with activities for all ages, wrapped around the iconic Highland Games.

📅 Dates: 9th – 17th August
🎪 Events: From parades and competitions to family fun and cultural showcases
💪 Highland Games: A highlight of the week – don’t miss it!

🌟 Get Involved!
BVW is run by passionate volunteers, and they’re looking for new committee members to help keep the tradition alive. Interested? Find out more and get in touch here:
🔗 https://www.ballatervictoriaweek.co.uk/Contact-Us.html

Ballater Food Pantry Ballater Community & Heritage Hub

🌾 Rural Communities Challenge Fund – Apply Now! 🌾 Do you have a project idea that could make a real impact in your rural...
08/08/2025

🌾 Rural Communities Challenge Fund – Apply Now! 🌾

Do you have a project idea that could make a real impact in your rural community? The Rural Communities Challenge Fund is here to support initiatives that:

🌐 Build an inclusive and connected Aberdeenshire – improving links within and across rural areas
⚖️ Create an accountable and fair Aberdeenshire – ensuring no community is left behind due to inequality or poverty
🌍 Promote sustainability of places and planet – helping achieve net zero by cutting emissions and regenerating the local environment

📅 Important Dates:
✅ Projects must be delivered before February 2026
🗓️ Application deadline: 17th August 2025

This is a fantastic opportunity to bring your ideas to life and make a difference locally! 💡

🔗 Apply here: Rural Communities Challenge Fund - Aberdeenshire Council

Address

Kirton Road
Stonehaven
AB392NJ

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