Charity supports Rowett research to develop new understanding of diabetic eye disease

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 […]

New Dementia Training Kit Helps Hospital Staff Better Support Patients

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, […]

New research shows gut biopsies could predict dementia, Parkinson’s and MND years before symptoms develop

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 […]

Charity’s Support Helps ARI’s SURE Unit Take a Step Closer to Fundraising Target

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 […]

Santa Brings Gifts to Hundreds of Hospital Patients This Christmas

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 […]

Stroke Staff Enhance Skills at Conference

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 […]

New Study Shows HPV Vaccination Linked to Fewer Pregnancy Complications

A new study from the University of Aberdeen has found that women who received the HPV vaccine at school are much less likely to experience serious pregnancy complications later in life, including pre-eclampsia, early rupture of membranes and late pregnancy bleeding. The study was jointly funded by NHS Grampian Charity and by Newton Fund PhD […]

Join the National ‘Elf Service

15th – 21st December Bring some festive magic to your local hospital this December by joining National ‘Elf Service Week – our fun, feel-good fundraiser that helps make spirits bright for patients and their families across Grampian. What it’s all about Between December 15th and 21st, we’re inviting local people, schools, businesses and community groups […]