Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) surveys
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RAAC Discovery Survey Programme - a list of properties which are being surveyed across the NHS Highland estate.
NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) is surveying all NHS buildings in Scotland which could, due to their age, contain Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC).
Survey complete
Raigmore Hospital
NSS has informed us that some areas of the Raigmore estate contain RAAC. This includes areas in Zone 5 (which houses our renal services, the café and toilets), Zone 8 (corridor and catering) and Zone 9 (boiler house and waste).
NSS has assured us that there is no need to take action. The RAAC is not currently in a critical condition. We will monitor the areas, carry out risk assessments and contingency planning, in case any change in the situation requires action. The safety of our colleagues and patients is paramount and we will take action should any change occur which requires it.
New Craigs Hospital
RAAC has been identified in the Clava, Drumossie and Torvean buildings. We are awaiting an intrusive survey to check the condition of the RAAC.
Other sites
No RAAC was found in these sites:
- Alness and Invergordon Medical Group (Alness - Robertson Health Centre)
- An Acarsaid Centre (Broadford)
- Assynt Medical Practice (Lochinver)
- Bayview House (Thurso)
- Beach View Hub
- Belford Hospital (Fort William)
- Brora and Helmsdale Medical Practice (Brora)
- Brora and Helmsdale Medical Practice (Helmsdale)
- Bruce Gardens Day Centre (Inverness)
- Caithness General Hospital (Wick)
- Corbett Centre (Inverness)
- Cowal Community Hospital (Dunoon) and Cowal Community Hospice Trust
- Dunbar Hospital (Thurso)
- Dunbeath Health Centre
- Ian Charles Hospital (Grantown on Spey)
- Invernevis House Care Home (Fort William)
- Islay Hospital (Bowmore)
- Isobel Rhind Centre (Invergordon)
- Lairg Medical Practice
- Lawson Memorial Hospital (Golspie)
- Mackenzie Centre (Inverness)
- Melvich Community Care Unit (Portskerra)
- Mid Argyll Community Hospital and Integrated Care Centre (Lochgilphead)
- Migdale Hospital (Bonar Bridge)
- PDS Dental Clinic - Wick (Lochshell)
- Portree Community Hospital (Skye)
- RNI Community Hospital (Inverness)
- Scourie, Kinlochbervie and Durness Medical Practice (Durness)
- Scourie, Kinlochbervie and Durness Medical Practice (Kinlochbervie)
- Scourie, Kinlochbervie and Durness Medical Practice (Scourie)
- Seaforth House (Golspie)
- Three Harbours Medical Group (Lybster)
- Tobermory Dental Practice (Mull)
- Tongue Medical Practice
- Town and County Hospital (Wick)
Survey scheduled
During April 2024 or later.
See a list of all NHS buildings in Scotland being inspected (pdf, July 2023).
See also
Featured publications and public records
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Together We Care
NHS Highland's 5 year strategy 2022-2027.
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Annual accounts - Highland Health Board
The directors' report and audited financial statements. Also the Endowment Fund.
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Board annual reviews
The performance of all NHS boards is reviewed by the Scottish Government Health Department at annual reviews.
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Equality and diversity
NHS Highland’s view of equality is about what we can do to create a fairer society.
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Director of Public Health annual reports
The Annual Reports of the Director of Public Health (DPH).
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Public health profiles
Public health partnership profile reports are available for nine community partnerships in Highland local authority a...
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Public holidays
Public holiday dates 2024-25 for NHS Highland employees.
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About NHS Highland
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Statistics on the population we serve, and our workforce.
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Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership
Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) includes social care services and all health services, incl...
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NHS Highland Board
NHS Highland is managed by a Board made up of Non-Executive and designated Executive Directors.
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Service redesign
Service change and hospital upgrades in the Highland area.