From our team

Stories, guides & news from Aberdeen

Plain-English health guides, personal stories from the people we support, and updates on our work across Grampian. Health information that is genuinely for everyone.

A small diverse group of adults walking together along a tree-lined path in a Scottish park in autumn

How Our Walking Groups Are Changing Lives Across Aberdeen

Every Tuesday and Thursday morning, something quietly extraordinary happens on the paths of Duthie Park. Our Walking for Wellbeing programme has grown from eight participants to one of our most-attended initiatives.

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A health volunteer placing a blood pressure cuff on an older adult's arm at a community centre table

Your Blood Pressure Numbers: What They Actually Mean and What To Do About Them

A plain-English guide to the reading your GP gives you — and why it matters more than most people realise. If you have ever left an appointment clutching a number and felt no clearer, this is for you.

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A woman in her early sixties sitting at a wooden table in a bright community centre, a cup of tea in front of her

'I Thought My Social Life Was Over': Margaret's Road Back After Stroke

After a stroke left her isolated and uncertain, one Aberdeen woman found her way back to the world through a community health programme she almost didn't attend.

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About the health information we publish

The health guides we publish are written for general information and are checked by members of our team for accuracy. They are not a substitute for medical advice. If you have concerns about your health, please speak to a GP or other qualified health professional. If you are unsure how to access healthcare in Aberdeen or Grampian, or if you need support at an appointment, please get in touch with us — that is exactly what we are here for.

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