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Alcohol Awareness Week � check in on your drinking habits
People in Tayside are being asked to consider the role that alcohol plays in their lives during this year's Alcohol Awareness Week (6-12 July 2026).
Early pregnancy loss facility opens at Ninewells Hospital
Early pregnancy loss facility opens at Ninewells Hospital
The Meadow Suite is a newly refurbished addition to NHS Tayside's gynaecology services created to provide dedicated care for women and their families experiencing early pregnancy loss.
Public urged to be aware of blue-green algae in waterways this summer
As temperatures rise, NHS Tayside is reminding people across Dundee, Angus and Perth & Kinross to be aware of potentially harmful blue-green algae in lochs, ponds, rivers, reservoirs and coastal waters.
Heartstart Discovery Courses on offer
Heartstart Discovery is offering free training sessions in emergency life support for the Tayside public in July.
MenB vaccination programme launched for students and young people in Tayside
MenB vaccination programme launched for students and young people in Tayside
NHS Tayside is encouraging eligible young people to come forward for the MenB vaccine ahead of the new academic year, following the announcement of a national vaccination programme earlier this month.
Carseview PFI
Major milestone for mental health services as Carseview Centre officially transferred to NHS Tayside
NHS Tayside has taken over ownership and management of Carseview Centre in Dundee, following the formal conclusion of a 25-year Private Finance Initiative (PFI) agreement.
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 (1-7 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 2026, a number of NHS Tayside volunteers have been presented with a national award to celebrate the commitment and contribution of young people in volunteering.
New chapter for learning disability services as forensic patients move to Murray Royal Hospital
New chapter for learning disability services as forensic patients move to Murray Royal Hospital
Staff and patients from the forensic learning disability service are enjoying a much-improved environment following a move to their new unit at Murray Royal Hospital.
NHS Tayside powers ahead on Net Zero journey with new solar installation
NHS Tayside powers ahead on Net Zero journey with new solar installation
NHS Tayside has taken another major step towards its commitment to reach Net Zero by 2040 with the installation of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels at the MacKenzie building on the Ninewells site.
Forget Me Not drop-in event at Roxburghe House
A Forget Me Not remembrance event is being held for friends and family whose loved ones have passed away at Roxburghe House.
Heartstart Discovery courses on offer
Heartstart Discovery courses on offer
Heartstart Discovery is offering free training sessions in emergency life support for the Tayside public in May.
Tayside athlete Liz McColgan urges people to take lifesaving step this Bowel Cancer Awareness Month
Tayside athlete Liz McColgan urges people to take lifesaving step this Bowel Cancer Awareness Month
Tayside athletics legend Liz McColgan is urging people to complete their bowel cancer screening test as part of Bowel Cancer Awareness Month.
Egg and sperm donor campaign launched by NHS Tayside
Egg and sperm donor campaign launched by NHS Tayside
NHS Tayside has launched a campaign to recruit egg and sperm donors to help people achieve their dreams of having a child.
Exhibition at Stracathro showcases patient artwork
Exhibition at Stracathro showcases patient artwork
Artwork created by NHS Tayside patients during a creative programme designed to support wellbeing and engagement during hospital care is now on display in the Susan Carnegie Centre at Stracathro Hospital.
Exhibition at Stracathro showcases patient artwork
Artwork created by NHS Tayside patients during a creative programme designed to support wellbeing and engagement during hospital care is now on display in the Susan Carnegie Centre at Stracathro Hospital.
New mural unveiled at Blairgowrie Community Hospital
New mural unveiled at Blairgowrie Community Hospital
A new wall art installation has been unveiled at Blairgowrie Community Hospital.
Heartstart Discovery courses on offer
Heartstart Discovery courses on offer
Heartstart Discovery is offering free training sessions in emergency life support for the Tayside public in April.
First patients move to new learning disability ward at Murray Royal Hospital
First patients move to new learning disability ward at Murray Royal Hospital
The first phase of the Learning Disability Inpatient Transition programme is now complete with the opening of a new assessment unit at Murray Royal Hospital.
Ninewells Community Garden set to bloom with �Catherine�s Roses�
Ninewells Community Garden set to bloom with 'Catherine's Roses'
Patients, staff and visitors to Ninewells can now enjoy a new addition to the hospital's community garden following the planting of a special donation of 'Catherine's Roses' from Kensington Palace.
Surgical Urology Team
Tayside patients receiving 'gold standard' treatment with introduction of advanced robotic kidney surgery
Patients in Tayside who require surgery for kidney tumours are now benefitting from advanced robotic surgery following the arrival of specialist equipment that enables surgeons to deliver a 'gold standard' treatment locally.
Young people recognised for over 300 hours of volunteering with NHS Tayside
Young people recognised for over 300 hours of volunteering with NHS Tayside
Fourteen NHS Tayside volunteers have been presented with a national award which recognises the commitment and contribution of young people in volunteering.
Children�s Memorial Service in Perth
Children's Memorial Service in Perth
A Service of Remembrance is being held for the parents and relatives who have lost a baby before, during or shortly after birth. The Children's Memorial Service will take place on Thursday 19 March at 7pm at Letham St Mark's church in Perth.
NHS Tayside time bar: Updated 6 March 2026
At its Board meeting on February 26, 2026, NHS Tayside gave full support for a new approach to time bar for former patients of Mr Eljamel.