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NHS Grampian @nhsgrampian.bsky.social · 1h

🎃 #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 · 2h

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 · 2h

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 · 3h

#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 · 3h

#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 · 3h

#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 · 4h

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 · 4h

#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 · 4h

#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 · 4h

#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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ALT: a close up of a person 's eye with netflix written in the corner

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NHS Grampian @nhsgrampian.bsky.social · 4h

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 · 4h

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 · 4h

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 · 6d

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 · 21h

#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.

youtu.be/0akaLEDfv3U?...

#StudyPodiatry #InspireMovementChoosePodiatry

Inspire Movement, Choose Podiatry

YouTube video by Royal College of Podiatry

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NHS Grampian @nhsgrampian.bsky.social · 23h

🎉 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 · 23h

🦶 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

NHS Grampian @nhsgrampian.bsky.social · 1d

🛑 Stop The Pressure 2025: Empower, Educate, Eliminate

🗓️ Wednesday 12 November 2025
🕰️ 9am - 4pm
📍Beach Ballroom, Aberdeen

Book: www.eventbrite.com/e/stop-the-p...

NHS Grampian @nhsgrampian.bsky.social · 1d

🚶‍♀️🚴‍♂️🏃‍♀️ #ICYMI The Breast Screening Team are powering through their 600-mile challenge - and they’ve already clocked up 180 miles! Yesterday, the team added even more momentum by hosting a bake sale fundraiser, raising awareness and funds during #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth.

NHS Grampian @nhsgrampian.bsky.social · 1d

📉 #HypoAwarenessWeek Come along for a chat and learn how to spot, treat, and manage hypos:

📍 Rotunda Entrance, ARI
🗓️ TODAY | ⏰ 10am–2pm

📍 Aberdeen City Vaccination & Wellbeing Hub
🗓️ TOMORROW | ⏰ 10am–2pm

#HypoAwarenessWeek #DiabetesCare #NHSGDiabetes #ProudToBeNHSG

NHS Grampian @nhsgrampian.bsky.social · 1d

Early diagnosis is important, treatment may be life saving and is free on the NHS.

NHS Grampian @nhsgrampian.bsky.social · 1d

All results are confidential and any patient requiring further testing or follow-up will be contacted directly by an appropriate specialist.

If you do not wish to be tested, please let the member of staff performing your blood test know.

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NHS Grampian @nhsgrampian.bsky.social · 1d

Testing for HIV, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C

All patients who have a blood test performed as part of their assessment in the Emergency Department will now have a test for Hepatitis B, C and HIV.

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NHS Grampian @nhsgrampian.bsky.social · 1d

It’s Dr Jaffrey Thavasingh’s turn to share what life is like as a specialty doctor during #SASWeek25. He works in general medicine in our urgent unscheduled care pathway and reflects on the realities of frontline care.

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NHS Grampian @nhsgrampian.bsky.social · 1d

🎉 Huge congratulations to our newly qualified Health Visitors & School Nurses - and those who’ve completed their first year in the Preceptorship Programme with #Aberdeen City Health & Social Care Partnership! 👏

We’re proud to have you on the team! 💙

#ProudToBeNHSG #TeamNHSG