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Staff sickness a major factor behind critical incident, says NHS Grampian boss

Staff sickness a major factor behind critical incident, says NHS Grampian boss
BBC Scotland Thursday 08 October 2026, 16:41 UTC 1 min read
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Emergency departments in Aberdeen and Elgin struggled to cope with demand last month.

Emergency departments in Aberdeen and Elgin struggled to cope with demand last month.
NHS Grampian (ORG) Aberdeen (LOCATION) Elgin (ORG)
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