Stonehaven Patient Participation Group

14/06/2026

REMINDER: 👷 Essential works - ARI busport 🚏

To allow for essential works, the front doors to ARI at the busport will be CLOSED from 8pm TOMORROW (Monday 15 June). Access will still be available via the side (ambulance) doors until 10pm, after that, access into the hospital is via the Emergency Department only, as per usual arrangements.

The works will also require the closure of the busport itself from 8pm. Local bus companies are aware and will make stops on Foresterhill Road instead. Work is scheduled to be completed by 5.30am on Tuesday 16 June. We apologise for any inconvenience.

14/06/2026

13/06/2026

⚽Scotland's matchday in the World Cup is nearly here! Good luck Scotland against our first match against Haiti tonight (well, early hours of this morning).

After waiting 28 years it might feel like the pressure is on, and that 2am kick off certainly won't help! 😩

Make sure you are match fit:
- if you're drinking alcohol, pace yourself and consider swapping in water or non-alcoholic versions in some rounds.
- practice breathing exercises if the nerves are high and the action on the pitch gets a bit much.
- make sure you catch up on your sleep if you're staying up to watch the match.

c'mon Scotland! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

12/06/2026

🌟 Future Care Planning: Start the Conversation with NHS Grampian! 🌟

Why is planning ahead so important?

✨ Take Control of Your Health Decisions: Make your healthcare choices in advance to ensure your preferences are always respected.

✨ Express Your Wishes: Have early discussions with NHS Grampian healthcare providers about your future care needs and options.

✨ Support Your Loved Ones: Reduce uncertainty and stress for your family during critical moments by making your wishes known.

Planning ahead means your healthcare journey aligns with your personal values and wishes. Let's take charge of our future health.



NHS Grampian Aberdeen City Health and Social Care Partnership Aberdeenshire Health & Social Care Partnership - AHSCP Health and Social Care Moray
Health Improvement Team Moray NHS 24 Scottish Ambulance Service NHS Grampian Public Health NHS Grampian Resuscitation Department Hospital at Night Team, NHS Grampian, Aberdeen Stonehaven Patient Participation Group Aberdeen Carers Support Service

12/06/2026

Words received online can have real, lasting impact on someone.
They can affect mental health and well-being.

Be respectful towards others. Pause and think before you comment or share.

12/06/2026

Did you know we publish estimated waiting times for all specialties on our website? Simply head to www.nhsgrampian.org/waitingtimes to find out more.

It’s important to understand you could be offered an appointment anywhere in Grampian, so you may be asked to travel for treatment. We follow the NHS Scotland waiting times guidance, which you can read here: https://www.gov.scot/publications/nhsscotland-waiting-times-guidance-november-2023/pages/1/

We are committed to applying Realistic Medicine principles to the delivery of healthcare, which means health professionals are expected to understand what matters to you, treat you as an equal partner in your care, share treatment decisions with you and support you to make informed choices.

We’d encourage anyone on a waiting list to read the information linked in this post to understand more and to contact the relevant department with any specific questions about their care.

11/06/2026

⚽ Don't get caught offside this public holiday! ⚽

Some NHS Grampian services will be closed or operating reduced hours on Monday, 15 June.

Whether you're cheering from the stands or your sofa, make sure you know where to go if you need healthcare.

Find public holiday healthcare advice here 👉 www.nhsinform.scot/care-support-and-rights/nhs-services/using-the-nhs/health-advice-for-public-holidays

11/06/2026

REMINDER: Our hospital sites are extremely busy, with vehicles moving at all times. For everyone’s safety, please only park in designated spaces.

🚫 Do not park on double yellow lines or hatched areas.
🚫 Do not move or remove traffic cones.

We understand that emergencies happen and your priority is your loved one, but your cooperation helps keep the site safe and accessible for all.

There are occasional reports of the Foresterhill multi‑storey being “gridlocked”. At peak times — usually late afternoon — queues can form, but our site teams work quickly to clear them.

To help traffic flow, we ask all users to reverse park in the multi‑storey whenever possible.

11/06/2026

👷 Essential works - ARI busport 🚏

To allow for essential works, the front doors to ARI at the busport will be CLOSED from 8pm on Monday 15 June. Access will still be available via the side (ambulance) doors until 10pm, after that, access into the hospital is via the Emergency Department only, as per usual arrangements.

The works will also require the closure of the busport itself from 8pm. Local bus companies are aware and will make stops on Foresterhill Road instead. Work is scheduled to be completed by 5.30am on Tuesday 16 June. We apologise for any inconvenience.

10/06/2026

Is your healthcare provider closed, and you can't wait until they reopen? NHS inform's online symptom checkers can help you get the right care at the right place at the right time. If you need to talk to a health professional, call 111. Find out more at www.nhs24.scot/111/when-to-phone-111