Some surgeries paused at Raigmore Hospital due to water leak

Surgeries have been paused at Raigmore Hospital due to a water leak affecting several areas of the building.

NHS Highland has been forced to pause some planned surgery at the hospital due to a leak on the 6th floor.

The incident is said to have affected a “number of areas” of the building but has been contained.

Visitors with loved ones on the fourth and fifth floors are being asked to defer visiting while staff work to relocate patients.

A NHS Highland spokesperson said: “We are responding to a water leak on the 6th floor of Raigmore Hospital, which has affected a number of areas.

“The leak has been contained and our estates teams are on site working to ensure that all areas remain safe for patients and staff.

“As a precaution, some planned surgery was paused while we ensured it remains safe to proceed. Day-case procedures are being carried out, and we are continuing to care for emergency patients and anyone who needs urgent care and treatment.

“We would ask people to support us over the next few hours and defer visiting loved ones on the fourth and fifth floor to allow us time to ensure that our teams can move around the building and relocate patients where required.

“We are grateful for your understanding while we continue to ensure the hospital continues to be safe.”

“This is a live situation which is being regularly reviewed. We will provide further updates as the position becomes clearer.”