Moray Health & Social Care Partnership

30/10/2026

👻 Watch out, Doctor Who! It looks like the Cybermen have returned just in time for Halloween! 🤖

This spooky season, we’re celebrating Michael, a huge Doctor Who fan who has put his creativity to work making his very own Cyberman costume. We think he’s done a fantastic job! 👏

Michael receives support through our Shared Lives service, and his brilliant creation is a great example of what Shared Lives is all about. Shared Lives carers support people to enjoy the things they love, explore their interests and hobbies, and express their individuality.

Whether it’s bringing a favourite sci-fi character to life or pursuing an everyday hobby, it’s about having the right support to do more of what makes you happy. 💙

A big well done to Michael the Time Lord for his fantastic creation! We’re just glad it wasn’t a Dalek – they scare us too much, and we’d have to hide behind the sofa! 😱

Could you offer someone the right support to enjoy the things they love? Find out more about becoming a Shared Lives carer by emailing our team at [email protected].

30/10/2026

💜 Care Experienced Week: Seeing care from a young person’s perspective

Sometimes, the best way to learn is simply to listen. 👂

As part of , we’re celebrating Emily, who recently created and delivered a presentation called Care: From a Young Person’s Perspective to the Moray residential team who support her.

Emily spoke openly about what being in care can feel like, from the emotional ups and downs to the challenges of feeling different from friends and peers.

“Sometimes, we might not want to disclose to our friends that we are care due to often untrue stereotypes such as, we are just 'bad kids' or our parents are on drugs, although this is often not the case. I am not saying that being in care is a bad thing at all, but in social settings it can make you feel isolated and different.”

Emily also shared some really helpful thoughts about how adults can support young people when they’re feeling angry or upset. Sometimes, it’s not about having all the answers. Being honest that we can’t fully understand someone else’s experiences, offering reassurance and simply being there to listen can mean so much.

After her presentation, Emily answered questions from the team, helping them think about how they can best support young people in their care.

By sharing her perspective, Emily is helping others understand what being care experienced can be like and challenging some of the assumptions that still exist.

This year’s Care Experienced Week theme is . Emily’s story is a great reminder that young people have so much to teach us when we give them the time and space to be heard.

A huge thank you to Emily for being willing to share her experiences and help others see things from her point of view. 💜

29/10/2026

Thank you to everyone came along to the engagement event with Quarriers Carer Support Service - Moray. We’re already looking forward to the next one 😀

A huge thank you to all the carers who gave us their time today. We really appreciated the open and honest conversations that took place.

29/10/2026

⭐ Care Experienced Week: finding our own paths and building our futures

This Care Experienced Week, we’re celebrating the achievements, ambitions and resilience of young people in Moray who have experience of care, as they take up opportunities to learn, grow and achieve their goals.

💬 Sham is now studying at Dundee College, developing his knowledge and skills as he works towards his future career and builds a community around him.

💬 Abdallha shares that everything felt very different when he first came to Moray, but settling into school and making friends helped him feel more at home. He has also moved to Dundee to study at college and build new friendships.

💬 Isla has overcome challenges with her studies and wellbeing to rebuild her confidence, develop independent living skills and discover more about who she is. This year, she returned to college and is loving what she does.

Their stories remind us that everyone’s journey is different, and that with the right support and opportunities, young people can work towards their own goals and ambitions. 💜

29/10/2026

🎃🐾 Happy Halloween from everyone at Burnie! 🎃

There were some spooky goings-on at Burnie Day Service in Buckie as staff got into the Halloween spirit with some fantastic costumes!

From Cruella De Vil and her Dalmatian pack to a Traitor fresh from the castle turret, it looks like there was plenty of fun to be had! 😈

A big well done to everyone who got involved and helped bring a little Halloween high spirits to Burnie. 👏👻

29/10/2026

💙 Forward to the Future: Celebrating the achievements of Moray's young people

During Care Experienced Week, we’re celebrating a young care leaver who is working hard towards her goals and building a future she can be proud of.

She’s making positive progress with her college course, has achieved her Silver Award and is learning to drive as she works towards greater independence. Alongside this, she shows care and responsibility for her younger sibling.

These achievements reflect the effort she’s putting into her future, the challenges she continues to overcome and the progress she’s making along the way.

We hope she feels proud of how far she’s come - and we look forward to seeing what comes next!

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29/10/2026

Got questions about maternity services in Moray? Come and chat with us!

Our Maternity Programme Team is holding a drop-in session where you can chat with midwives and members of the team, hear about the progress made so far and find out what’s happening next.

📅 Thursday 5 November, 11am–1pm
📍 UHI Moray, Moray Street, Elgin
💚 No booking needed, everyone is welcome!

You can also find FAQs and the Moray Maternity Roadmap online, showing what’s available now and what’s coming next.

www.nhsgrampian.org/about-us/grampian-nhs-board/moray-maternity-roadmap

28/10/2026

💙 : New beginnings

Passing their driving test, finishing sixth year, celebrating at school prom and starting an apprenticeship – there's plenty to celebrate in this young person's journey.

Having experienced foster care and continuing to receive support through Continuing Care, they have reached several important milestones while taking steps towards greater independence and adulthood.

Starting an apprenticeship marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter, with opportunities to learn new skills, gain experience and explore future career possibilities.

Their story reflects a young person growing in confidence, becoming more independent and showing determination to move forward and reach their goals.

Every journey is different, and progress doesn't look the same for everyone who is care experienced. What matters is recognising achievements, supporting individual ambitions and helping young people feel confident about what comes next.

This , we're celebrating these milestones and the opportunities ahead.

28/10/2026

👻 Keep the frights for Halloween, not your next dentist visit!

As little monsters head out trick-or-treating, help protect their teeth by:

🎃 Limiting sugary snacks to mealtimes
🎃 Encouraging water between treats
🎃 Brushing teeth before bed, no matter how tired they are!

But don’t be haunted by cavities visit https://www.grampiandental.com/ to keep your pearly whites fang-tastic!

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28/10/2026

💙 A big thank you to everyone providing care and support across Moray

A huge thank you to all health and social care staff out in the community, staff of our partner providers, and the many unpaid carers who have continued to care for and support people across Moray during the challenging weather conditions we’ve faced over the past few days.

With strong winds, travel disruption and power cuts affecting communities across the area, we recognise that this has been a particularly difficult time for some residents, with a number of households still without power.

We’re incredibly grateful to everyone who has gone the extra mile to help ensure people continue to receive the care and support they need, often in challenging circumstances.

Thank you for everything you do. 💙