Dr Gray's Hospital Pauses Pediatric Surgeries | Aberdeen News

Aberdeen News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now! · Aug 20, 2026 · 1m

Dr Gray’s Hospital in Elgin has paused all elective pediatric surgeries—including dental, ENT, and even emergency pediatric procedures—after safety concerns raised by Healthcare Improvement Scotland following an April inspection. The health board is urgently addressing staff training and emergency readiness, apologizing to affected families and promising to reschedule procedures as soon as possible. Outpatient pediatric care and emergency services remain unaffected, while the hospital aims to resolve all issues by year’s end. Local leaders stress that child safety is non-negotiable, and the…