The Oaks is a

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day hospital in

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Moray Moray ( ; or ) is one of the 32 council areas of Scotland. It lies in the north-east of the country, with a coastline on the Moray Firth, and borders the council areas of Aberdeenshire and Highland. Its council is based in Elgin, the area' ...

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. It is managed by

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History

In 1997 the Hospice in Moray steering committee published their proposals for a day hospice in Moray, and £2.2million was raised by

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towards the creation of The Oaks. The facility was built in a leafy setting, using extensive timber-cladding and with colourful planting. It was officially opened by

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on 5 August 2003. It was awarded a Macmillan Quality Environment Mark (MQEM) in 2010, recognising the high standards in building design. An extension was opened in 2011, providing a larger lounge and dining area.

Services

The Oaks is a purpose-built unit to provide specialist care and support for people with cancer and other progressive illnesses in Moray. The Centre focuses on the control of pain and symptoms with the aim of reducing suffering and improving quality of life. It is situated in its own grounds approx ½ mile from Dr Gray's Hospital on the main A96 towards

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References

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