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Jun 27, 2025 9 min

What's next for Ward 4?

from Beyond The Briefing

Ward 4's uncertain future at Dr Gray’s Hospital in Elgin was recently revealed after a document, presented at a Moray Integration Joint Board (MIJB) meeting, revealed that Ward 4 "can no longer be maintained as an inpatient service". During a recent visit, Scotland’s Health Secretary said he could not make any “firm commitments” to keep Ward 4 open. We walk through what was said, why it matters, and what could happen next -- This podcast was brought to you by Highland News and Media. Hosted by: Shannon Marvell Produced by: Christopher Dixon Journalist: Lewis McBlane Story's discussed in this episode: Dr Gray’s ward 4 closure threat ‘shocking’. blasts MSP Dr Gray’s inpatient mental health ward under threat as Health Secretary says ‘more appropriate service’ needed Get notified for every episode and subscribe. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/beyond-the-briefing/id1813346995 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6RZywdZ0t63MHjdq99C7ZJ?si=bb8a27cdacd94a05 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ8IF-aTyyiR8hXQFSWg0VwNHANIP7RYj

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