Project 878 Enquiries about a new chair for the Posthetics Lab led staff to think about how the department could be better configured. As well as a new chair, NHS Grampian Charity funding allowed the treatment room to be relocated to provide direct access rather than patients having to walk through the lab. The bright, […]
Project 977 In anticipation of the new ways of working envisaged when the Baird Family Hospital opens, staff were keen to redesign the Antenatal Service at Aberdeen Maternity Hospital to provide a more responsive service to patients. This included the provision of a more comfortable waiting room for patients, thanks to NHS Grampian Charity funding.
Projects 866 and 897 When the Stroke Ward relocated to its new location in Ward 214, staff were keen to take the opportunity to make changes to the ward layout and to have extra equipment installed for patients. NHS Grampian Charity funding supported the conversion of the balcony area to provide space for a patient […]
Project 882 Ten new height-adjustable Neonatal Cots were purchased by Endowments for the Neonatal Unit to make access to the newborns easier for nurses and parents. When the Baird Family Hospital is completed in 2020, the costs will transfer to the new hospital.
Project 842 The Parkinson’s Incidence in North East Scotland (PINE) study has been monitoring patients diagnosed between November 2002 – April 2004, and October 2006 – March 2009. The study is one of four being conducted worldwide and has attracted funding from a number of sources, most recently from the Endowment Fund. The research showcases […]
Project 848 NHS Grampian Charity enabled the purchase of additional and upgraded Laparoscopic and Bronchoscopic Equipment to provide high definition images during surgery. The new equipment and camera stack can be used for even the smallest of patients.
Project 931 Endowment funding is supporting a research project to evaluate access to intensive care services and outcomes. The study, looking at how patients in Grampian fare following admission to the Intensive Care Unit, is comparing their outcomes with that of a similar group of patients in the rest of Scotland. The result of the […]
Project 912 NHS Grampian Charity supported the purchase of an additional Cardiology ECHO Scanner to ease the demand for this procedure so the Service can be more responsive to patients expectations.