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Refurbished cardiology ward reopens to patients
Refurbished cardiology ward reopens to patients
Ward 1, the cardiology ward at Ninewells Hospital, has recently undergone essential refurbishment work to improve the environment for staff and patients.
NHS Tayside staff thank volunteers during Volunteers� Week
NHS Tayside staff thank volunteers during Volunteers' Week
NHS Tayside celebrated the contribution of its many volunteers with a series of activities during Volunteers' Week (2-8 June).
Young people recognised for volunteering with NHS Tayside
Young people recognised for volunteering with NHS Tayside
As part of Volunteers' Week and Power of Youth Day 2025, a number of NHS Tayside volunteers have been presented with a national award to celebrate the commitment and contribution of young people in volunteering.
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Learn to save a life with Heartstart Discovery courses
Heartstart Discovery is running free two-hour training sessions in emergency life support for members of the public throughout June.
Wellbeing to the forefront during week-long Carseview event
Wellbeing to the forefront during week-long Carseview event
Staff, patients and carers at Carseview took part in a series of activities, workshops and events as part of the centre's first Wellbeing Week.
10 year anniversary of Dudhope Young People's Inpatient Unit
10-year anniversary of Dudhope Young People's Inpatient Unit
NHS Tayside Chief Executive Nicky Connor recently joined staff, patients and families to mark the 10th anniversary of the Dudhope Young People's Inpatient Unit (YPU).
Learn to save a life with Heartstart Discovery courses
Heartstart Discovery is running free two-hour training sessions in emergency life support for members of the public throughout May.
'Forget Me Not' remembrance event at Roxburghe House
People who have lost a loved one at Roxburghe House are invited to a drop-in remembrance event at the unit.
Six Tayside finalists announced in prestigious national nursing awards
Six Tayside finalists announced in prestigious national nursing awards
NHS Tayside has six finalists across five categories in the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) Scotland Nurse of the Year Awards 2025.
Celebrating Creativity at PRI Stroke Unit
Celebrating Creativity at PRI Stroke Unit
A vibrant celebration took place at the Stroke Rehabilitation Unit at Perth Royal Infirmary (PRI) to showcase an inspiring collection of artwork created by stroke inpatients as part of their rehabilitation journey.
03-04-25 Eligible people urged to take up COVID-19 vaccine this spring
Eligible people urged to take up COVID-19 vaccine this spring
NHS Tayside is urging everyone offered a COVID-19 vaccine this spring to come forward, get vaccinated and stay protected � because COVID-19 hasn't disappeared.
Learn to save a life with Heartstart Discovery courses
Heartstart Discovery is running free two-hour training sessions in emergency life support for members of the public throughout April.
Quit and Win this No Smoking Day.
Quit and Win this No Smoking Day.
NHS Tayside's Quit Your Way team has joined up with a local football charity this No Smoking Day to encourage people to kick their smoking habit for good.
Children�s Memorial Service in Perth
Children's Memorial Service in Perth
Parents and relatives who have lost a child before or shortly after birth are invited to join a service of remembrance on Thursday, 20 March.
�Within Me� � A Musical Collaboration Celebrating Creativity and Connection
'Within' Me A Musical Collaboration Celebrating Creativity and Connection
Tayside Healthcare Arts Trust (THAT) recently held a musical event in partnership with composer Matilda Brown and musicians from RSNO. The event at Ashton Hall, Caird Hall in Dundee, showcased original music created by participants with long-term health conditions.
NHS Tayside�s STAR Award Winners Take Centre Stage
NHS Tayside's STAR Award Winners Take Centre Stage
Winners were presented with awards by the Chair and Chief Executive at NHS Tayside's Staff Appreciation and Recognition (STAR) Awards event on Friday evening to recognise their outstanding achievements.
Learn to save a life with Heartstart Discovery courses
Heartstart Discovery is running free two-hour training sessions in emergency life support for members of the public throughout March.
New artwork brings smiles to young dental patients in Dundee
New artwork brings smiles to young dental patients in Dundee
The waiting room at the Paediatric & Orthodontic Dentistry department has undergone a revamp thanks to a local artist.
Teams step up for Tayside radiotherapy patients
Teams step up for Tayside radiotherapy patients
NHS Tayside has completed a programme of major upgrades to its radiotherapy service with the installation of a new state-of-the-art linear accelerator (LINAC).
NHS Tayside set to save over 3000 tonnes of carbon in journey to Net Zero
NHS Tayside set to save over 3000 tonnes of carbon in journey to Net Zero
NHS Tayside's ambitious decarbonisation works across three sites will revolutionise how energy is generated and used. This latest milestone will see a host of innovative upgrades that will improve energy generation, reduce waste and is expected to save over 3000 tonnes of carbon over the project's lifetime.
Carers Academy launches in Angus
Angus Carers Academy aims to equip family members with the skills needed to care for loved ones who have dementia.
Learn to save a life with Heartstart Discovery courses
Heartstart Discovery is running free two-hour training sessions in emergency life support for members of the public throughout February.
Keep well this winter video slide
Help us get your loved ones home from hospital without delay
NHS Tayside teams are asking patients and the public to take some small steps to help get people home from hospital as soon as they are well enough.
Tayside mental health nurses honoured at Abertay University awards
Tayside mental health nurses honoured at Abertay University awards
Three newly graduated mental health nurses, who have taken up their first professional posts with NHS Tayside, were recognised at the Abertay University 2024 Prizegiving Ceremony.