Health board declares critical incident over 'extreme' A&E pressure

BBC Scotland Sunday 27 September 2026, 09:11 UTC 1 min read

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NHS Grampian say A&E and care services in Aberdeen and Elgin are under significant strain ahead of a local holiday.

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