Health Improvement Team Moray

21/09/2025

Today is 💜 When a friend or relative is diagnosed with dementia it’s natural not to know what to do, but helping someone stay connected and socially active can help them stay well for longer.
Find out more at www.nhsinform.scot/RethinkDementia

20/09/2025

If you've run out of medication, visit:https://www.nhsinform.scot/self-help-guides/self-help-guide-accessing-medicines/ ... for guidance on accessing the medication you need.

19/09/2025

! When you understand what's going on with your health, you can make better decisions around your care and treatment. For more info on questions to ask at your next appointment, visit www.nhsinform.scot/its-ok-to-ask

19/09/2025

Let's support Playlist for Life to celebrate the power of personally meaningful music to boost happiness and wellbeing at any age and support people affected by dementia. Start building playlists for yourself and loved ones at https://www.nationalplaylistday.org/

🎧 What songs take you back to a special memory in your life? What songs would always get you up dancing? Music has the ability to take us back in time and remind us of our past, giving us that flashback feeling.

Playlist for Life is a music and dementia charity promoting the benefits of personal music for people living with dementia, their carers and families. Research has shown personal playlists can:

💚 reduce anxiety
💚 improve your mood
💚 make difficult tasks more manageable
💚 evoke memories that can help families and carers connect

For more information visit: https://www.playlistforlife.org.uk/

19/09/2025

Healthpoint at Dr Gray's Hospital, Elgin will be opening later this morning at 10am. Apologies for the inconvenience 🧡

18/09/2025

This , Sepsis Research FEAT are shining a spotlight on how easily symptoms can be missed

👉 Don’t ignore the signs. Know the symptoms. Trust your instincts.

Sepsis Requires Urgent Medical Attention

https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/blood-and-lymph/sepsis/

18/09/2025

🌟 New Resource Alert: Retiring Well in Moray 🌟

Are you approaching retirement or recently retired? This is a key time to invest in your health and wellbeing - and we’re here to help.

Following the success of our Ageing Well digital tool, we identified a gap in support for those transitioning into retirement. That’s why we’ve developed Retiring Well in Moray - a digital resource packed with practical tips, local links, and guidance to help you build healthy habits and stay connected.

🧠 Prevention starts now
💪 Build good health habits early
📍 Discover local services and support

💬 Feedback so far:
🗣️ “Very thorough and helpful… a great way of bringing information together.”
🗣️ “Poster and content quality is great - short and straight to the point with a clear call to action.”

👉 Explore the resource and start your journey to a healthier retirement today:
https://sway.cloud.microsoft/h55q3vmMg7rKzK3e?ref=Link



NHS Grampian Health and Social Care Moray Dr Gray's Hospital, Elgin NHS Grampian Public Health Friends of Dr Gray's Moray BALL Groups NHS Grampian Realistic Medicine Moray Council Heart of Moray

17/09/2025

This The Urology Foundation are asking for your stories and experiences of bladder leakage – either personally or for someone you care for – they would love to hear from you. Throughout September 2025 there will be opportunities to have your say about bladder leakage, share your experience and talk about what change is needed.

Get in touch with info@theurologyfoundation.org for more information.

17/09/2025

17/09/2025

It's Falls Prevention Awareness Week | 15th–19th September

This year’s theme is “From Awareness to Action”, to underline the fact that falls are not a normal part of ageing. Most falls can be prevented and older adults have the power to reduce their risk of falling.

This week is all about raising awareness and sharing simple steps we can all take to stay safe, steady, and independent.
Here are some tips to follow:
🔷 Keep active to build strength and balance
🔷 Check your home for trip hazards
🔷 Get regular eye and hearing checks
🔷 Wear well-fitting shoes with good grip

👇🏻 Below are useful links to resources available online. Alternatively, you can pop into the Healthpoint at Dr Gray's Hospital in Elgin to pick up a printed version. These guides offer practical and emotional support to help older adults stay active, confident, and safe by preventing falls and improving balance and mobility.

Conquer your fear of falling:
https://www.hpac.durham.gov.uk/HPAC/ClickCounter?action=d&resourceId=6890&url=%27uploads/hpgrampian/pdf/H430011.pdf%27

Up and about:
https://publichealthscotland.scot/media/31023/up-and-about-taking-positive-steps-to-avoid-trip-and-falls-in-english.pdf

Get up and go:https://www.csp.org.uk/system/files/get_up_and_go_leaflet_scotland_northern_ireland.pdf



Dr Gray's Hospital, Elgin NHS Grampian Health and Social Care Moray NHS Grampian Public Health Moray BALL Groups

16/09/2025

📢 Calling all health and social care staff working in Moray! 📢

We invite you to drop in and learn more about Realistic Medicine and the tools available to support Ageing Well.

🗓 Date: 9th October 2025
📍 Location: Training Room 1 & 2, Dunbarney House, Dr Gray’s Hospital, Elgin

Realistic Medicine is a person-centred approach to healthcare that places individuals at the heart of decisions about their care. By fostering a supportive and personalised approach, we can deliver care that truly matters to people.

During the session, we’ll share information about:
💙The Making every Opportunity Count approach.
💙The Ageing Well Signposting Tool, which connects people to the right services in their communities at the right time.
💙An introduction to Shared Decision Making, empowering individuals to take an active role in discussions about their treatment and care.

👉 Click here to book your space now: https://forms.office.com/e/qsFYeycahS

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

16/09/2025

⭐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