NHS Grampian stands down critical incident after 'extreme pressure'

BBC Scotland Monday 28 September 2026, 12:32 UTC 1 min read

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The health board said it will still retain a hospital-level critical incident status for Dr Gray's in Elgin.

NHS Grampian (ORG) Dr Gray's (PERSON) Elgin (LOCATION)

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