NHS Grampian Charity has published its Annual Report & Accounts for 2025-26, highlighting the difference generous donations from supporters continue to make for patients, families, staff and communities across Grampian. The charity awarded more than £7.3 million to support almost 500 projects and activities to enhance health and wellbeing across Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray. Thanks […]
Patients undergoing breast cancer surgery in Grampian are set to benefit from a new state-of-the-art 3D tissue scanner, thanks to generous donations from the public. The Mozart Kubtec specimen scanner, which cost more than £200,000, has been funded by NHS Grampian Charity. Breast conserving surgery, also known as a lumpectomy, followed by radiotherapy is the […]
A research study which aims to develop new ways of detecting and treating diabetic eye disease is taking place in Aberdeen. The study, which is being carried out by researchers at the Rowett Institute at the University of Aberdeen and funded by NHS Grampian Charity, will help to improve understanding of diabetic retinopathy. Diabetes is […]
A new immersive training programme at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary is helping staff better understand what it feels like to live with dementia. Funded by NHS Grampian Charity, the innovative dementia simulation kit allows health and care staff to experience first-hand some of the challenges faced by people living with dementia, including confusion, disorientation, communication difficulties, […]
A new interactive kiosk which teaches life-saving CPR skills in just 30 seconds has opened at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary today. The easy-to-use kiosk is located in the hospital’s main concourse, and is available for patients, visitors, staff, and members of the public to use. It is the first of its kind in Scotland, and uses […]
Routine gut biopsies could predict the risk of developing dementia and related neurodegenerative conditions years before neurological symptoms appear, research from the University of Aberdeen has shown for the first time. NHS Grampian Charity is proud to have funded this study, along with TargetALS and LifeArc, which could pave the way for early diagnosis and […]
A new one-stop diagnostic centre for people with symptoms of urological cancers has taken a step closer to reaching its multi-million pound fundraising target. The Swift Urological Response Evaluation unit, known as SURE for short, will enable more people with suspected urological cancer to be seen quicker, and to have all their scans and diagnostic […]
More than 1,700 people in hospitals across the north-east will receive a gift from Santa on Christmas Day, thanks to the kindness of the people of Grampian. NHS Grampian Charity, the official charity of NHS Grampian, has continued its annual traditional of providing gifts for patients who are staying in one of the health board’s […]
Last week the UK Stroke Forum came to P&J Live, welcoming 2,000 delegates to the north-east for three days to learn, collaborate, and develop new skills in stroke treatment and care. Thanks to your generous donations, we were able to support 32 NHS Grampian staff to attend the conference, over and above the staff sent […]
The first hours and days following the arrival of a new baby are filled with excitement, emotion, and a lot of adjustments, and having your partner on hand to support you can make all the difference at such an overwhelming time. Thanks to your generous support, we’ve been able to make things a little easier […]