NHS Grampian

The children's ward at Dr Gray's Hospital was downgraded in 2019 after the site faced staffing pressures.

The facility is being created to improve diagnosis times for people with signs of urological cancers.

There has not been a full-time forensic pathologist based in Aberdeen since 2022 and more than £100,000 was spent on locums last year.

Gail Agar will finally go under the knife for breast reconstruction after a wait of almost eight years.

The kidney dialysis scheme is offered after some patients had to travel long distances for care.

Almost one in 15 beds at Grampian's biggest hospital are currently occupied by patients with flu.

Chief executive Adam Coldwells says dozens of extra beds are being sought to improve capacity.

An announcement on a date for when procedures will begin is expected early in the new year.