Hospital patients in Aberdeen are enjoying easier journeys between hospitals thanks to a new patient transport vehicle which has been funded by charitable donations. NHS Grampian Charity, which is the official charity of NHS Grampian, has provided the health board with a new electric Vauxhall Combo Life which has been funded entirely through donations from […]
Getting blood taken can be an unpleasant but necessary part of a stay in hospital for many patients, and for Matthew from Fyvie it’s a very regular occurrence. Matthew is a renal patient at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary and he has blood taken regularly to monitor his kidney function. Like many renal patients, he has problems […]
We would like to say a huge thank you to Donna who has raised an amazing £17,000 for the Cardiology Department at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. Donna unexpectedly suffered a sudden cardiac arrest while she was at home alone with her children Oliver (11) and Arianna (9). The pair rushed to her aid and called 999. […]
Type 1 diabetes is a serious, lifelong autoimmune condition where the body cannot make insulin. Insulin plays a vital role in allowing the glucose in our blood to enter our cells and fuel our body and, without it, glucose levels can build up in the bloodstream and lead to serious complications. Educating patients, especially those […]
Spending time in hospital away from your family is always a tough experience, especially if you have to stay for an extended period of time. And, with the huge area that Grampian covers, it’s not always possible for your loved ones to just pop to the hospital for a visit. The team at NHS Grampian’s […]
Neurology patients at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary are benefitting from three new pieces of equipment, thanks to your generous donations. Your support has funded two new handheld micro spirometers and a mobile standing aid for Ward 204. Senior Charge Nurse Dara says, “Many neurology patients require regular monitoring of their breathing function due to weakness of […]
Santa will visit more than 1,400 hospital patients on Christmas Day thanks to generous donations from the public. NHS Grampian Charity, the official charity of NHS Grampian, has continued its annual tradition of providing gifts for patients who are staying in one of the health board’s hospitals over the festive period. Lisa Duthie, Charity Lead, […]
Grab your elf outfit or Santa hat and join us this National ‘Elf Service Week to bring some Christmas magic to NHS Grampian patients over the festive period. Christmas is such a special time for people to spend with their loved ones, having fun and enjoying some festive cheer. Unfortunately, not everyone is able to […]
NHS Grampian Charity has announced a significant seven-figure funding programme to develop health improvements in Grampian. The charity’s Lasting Impact programme will make £1 million available to third sector organisations, academics and researchers across Grampian to develop collaborative research projects across a range of health and social care topics. Lisa Duthie, NHS Grampian Charity Lead, […]
Charities and community groups across Grampian are being invited to apply for funding from NHS Grampian Charity, as it opens the latest round of its Community Grants Programme on Friday 1st November. The programme provides grants of up to £10,000 to local charities and community organisations to help them develop projects which improve access to […]