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NHS Grampian @nhsgrampian.bsky.social · 6h

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NHS Grampian @nhsgrampian.bsky.social · 6h

NHS Grampian chief executive, Laura Skaife-Knight said: "An incident at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, earlier this evening, resulted in the temporary closure of the hospital’s Emergency Department."

Read more: www.nhsgrampian.org/news/2025/oc...

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NHS Grampian @nhsgrampian.bsky.social · 15h

From self-care and pharmacies to NHS 24, making the right choice means faster, safer care, often closer to home. Let’s keep A&E free for life or limb-threatening emergencies and ensure everyone receives the help they need.

Find out where to turn: www.nhsinform.scot/right-care

#RightCareRightPlace

NHS Grampian @nhsgrampian.bsky.social · 16h

Got a health issue that can’t wait? The @nhs24.bsky.social Online app is the fastest way to find out what to do and who can help. NHS 24 Online is available for free at:

www.nhs24.info/app-apple

www.nhs24.info/app-android

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NHS Grampian @nhsgrampian.bsky.social · 16h

If a friend or relative has mentioned an unusual, persistent symptom, please encourage them to get it checked out.
It’s probably nothing to worry about, but if it is cancer, the earlier it’s found, the more treatment options there are available.

www.getcheckedearly.org

#BeTheEarlyBird

NHS Grampian @nhsgrampian.bsky.social · 16h

#WorldMentalHealthDay Struggling with stress, worries, or feeling overwhelmed? SilverCloud uses clinically proven digital cognitive behaviour therapy (iCBT) to help you feel better, sooner.

Visit wellbeing.silvercloudhealth.com/signup and use the access code: Scotland2020

NHS Grampian @nhsgrampian.bsky.social · 17h

It’s #SASWeek25! We’ve been spotlighting our incredible specialty, associate specialist & specialist doctors. We wrap up with Dr Adriana Botello, anaesthesia specialty doctor at ARI — thanks to her & colleagues for sharing their insights!

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NHS Grampian @nhsgrampian.bsky.social · 18h

Try Daylight this #WorldMentalHealthDay 🌍💜

Daylight is an evidence-based, clinically proven treatment that can help you gain control over your worry & anxiety.

For help with worry & anxiety Daylight: trydaylight.com/nhs

#WMHD25 #WorldMentalHealthDay2025 #MentalHealth

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NHS Grampian @nhsgrampian.bsky.social · 1d

🎃 #Halloween is creeping closer… but don’t let sweet treats spook your smile! 👻

🦷 Sugary snacks = acid = tooth decay = monster toothaches! 💥

Keep your smile fang-tastic:

✔️ Brush twice daily
✔️ Limit sugar
✔️ See your dentist

🕸️ More tips: www.grampiandental.com

NHS Grampian @nhsgrampian.bsky.social · 1d

NHS Grampian on path to improvement as external review published

NHS Grampian is outlining its priorities and improvement plan as the results of an external review of the organisation are published. Read the full news release: www.nhsgrampian.org/news/2025/oc...

NHS Grampian on path to improvement as external review published

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RNIB Scotland @rnibscotland.bsky.social · 1d

It’s #WorldSightDay! A quick reminder: regular eye tests are one of the easiest ways to look after your eyes (and yourself).

Do you go every 2 years, or only book when something feels off? For you, is it a quick check-in, or a chance to pick out new frames?

Let us know!

A page with a checklist. "To do list before my eye test
• Actually go to booked eye test
• Choose glasses I like and then change my mind when I'm there
• Brush teeth for extra fresh breath
• Text bff incase I need someone to come with me
• Remind myself to love my eyes no matter what"

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NHS Grampian @nhsgrampian.bsky.social · 1d

#ICYMI 🫀Restart a Heart Day 2025 🫀

Join our Resuscitation Team on Thursday 16 October at Union Square, #Aberdeen between 9am and 3pm for a free, hands-on event.

No need to book — just come along!

#RestartAHeartDay #CPRSavesLives

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NHS Grampian @nhsgrampian.bsky.social · 1d

#Stoptober Quit smoking and save up to £80 per week! With support from NHS Grampian you can kick the habit for good!

Visit www.nhsgrampian.org/stopsmoking for more information.

NHS Grampian @nhsgrampian.bsky.social · 1d

#BreastCancerAwarenessMonth Most women will have no sign of cancer, but breast screening can find cancers that are too small to see or feel. That’s why it’s important you attend your appointment when invited.

To find out more, visit www.nhsinform.scot/breastscreening

#BreastScreeningScot

NHS Grampian @nhsgrampian.bsky.social · 1d

1 in 10 medicines in Scotland go to waste, costing NHS Grampian millions every year.

Learn more about how to help reduce your medicine waste visit www.nhsgrampian.org/unusedmedicines

NHS Grampian @nhsgrampian.bsky.social · 1d

#WorldSightDay 👀 If you’re aged 12 and over with type 1 or type 2 diabetes, you’ll be invited to go for a diabetic eye screening appointment. It’s quick and painless.

To find out more, visit www.nhsinform.scot/des

#DESScot

NHS Grampian @nhsgrampian.bsky.social · 1d

#MenopauseAwarenessMonth Do you know the symptoms of the menopause? Physical symptoms can include migraines, night sweats, vaginal dryness and joint pain. Knowing the signs can help you navigate menopause with more confidence.

www.nhsinform.scot/menopause

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NHS Grampian @nhsgrampian.bsky.social · 1d

#WorldSightDay 👀 If you’re experiencing eye problems such as a red or sticky eye, blurred vision, or flashes and floaters, please get in touch with your optometrist, who will be able to assist you.

www.NHSInform.scot/optometry

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NHS Grampian @nhsgrampian.bsky.social · 1d

Did we mention it’s #SASWeek25, celebrating speciality, associate specialist and specialist doctors? Here’s Dr Rebecca Clarke to explain a bit about what her associate specialist role in acute stroke care in hospital is like.

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NHS Grampian @nhsgrampian.bsky.social · 1d

Thursday’s #SASWeek25 spotlight: Dr Louise Simpson, breast surgery specialist at ARI since 2009, helping highlight the vital role of speciality doctors.

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WHO @who.int · 1d

It's #WorldSightDay

Prolonged screen or reading times can lead to eye strain, dry eyes, and headaches.

DO take breaks!

Use the 20-20-20 rule to help your eyes:
🖥️ After using a screen for 20 minutes
📏 Look at an object 20 feet away
🕓 For 20 seconds

Infographic titled “Avoid eye strain & headaches – follow the 20-20-20 rule”. It explains:
After 20 minutes spent using a screen, look at an object 20 feet (6 metres) away for at least 20 seconds.

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Public Health Scotland @publichealthscot.bsky.social · 7d

Children fully vaccinated against whooping cough were 69% less likely to be hospitalised, a study from @eurosurveillance.org shows.

✨ Pregnant? You can get vaccinated from 16 to 32 weeks
✨ Babies can get their 6-in-1 vaccine at 8, 12 and 16 weeks

Read more
publichealthscotland.scot/news/2025/oc...

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NHS Grampian @nhsgrampian.bsky.social · 2d

#InternationalPodiatryDay Thinking about a career that makes a real difference? Step into #podiatry! It’s a rewarding, hands-on healthcare role with great career prospects and the chance to change lives every day.

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#StudyPodiatry #InspireMovementChoosePodiatry

Inspire Movement, Choose Podiatry

YouTube video by Royal College of Podiatry

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NHS Grampian @nhsgrampian.bsky.social · 2d

🎉 Congrats to Steven, Stephanie, Kay & Sarah from Aberdeenshire Health & Social Care Partnership on completing the Oral Health Open Wide Foundation Level Qualification! 🦷👏

Well done all! 💙

#TeamNHSG #ProudToBeNHSG

NHS Grampian @nhsgrampian.bsky.social · 2d

🦶 It’s #InternationalPodiatryDay and we’re back with more fun foot facts! Our podiatry teams do amazing work - here’s video 2 to keep you on your toes! 👣🎉

#FootHealth #Podiatry #NHSGPodiatry #ProudToBeNHSG #InspireMovementChoosePodiatry #StudyPodiatry