A new garden has opened at Foresterhill Health Campus, creating a welcoming outdoor space where patients, visitors and staff can take time away from the clinical hospital environment and connect with nature. The Nature Garden has been funded by NHS Grampian Charity and developed in partnership with NHS Grampian’s sustainability team, providing a new biodiverse […]
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Scottish Government Announcement
We note the recent Scottish Government announcement regarding the future structure of NHS boards in Scotland. Details of the changes are still emerging, and we will continue to work closely with our NHS colleagues and partners during this period of change. Any further updates will be shared via our website and social media channels. We […]
Charities fund Scotland-wide testing project to identify inherited cancer risk in people with Westray and Whalsay ancestry
A landmark charity-funded project will offer genetic testing to thousands of people with ancestral links to Westray in Orkney and Whalsay in Shetland, helping identify those who have a higher inherited risk of developing certain cancers. Eight charities are funding the two-year project, which will cost more than £365,000. The project will be led by […]
NHS Grampian Charity launches £2.3 million fund to support health & wellbeing across Grampian
NHS Grampian Charity has launched a funding programme to support projects which make a lasting difference to the health and wellbeing of people across Grampian. The charity’s Lasting Impact Programme brings together its external funding opportunities under one banner, with more than £2.3 million available this year for community, research, and large-scale health and wellbeing […]
Donations Fund Activity Boxes for People in Grampian Hospitals
Adults in hospitals across NHS Grampian are to be offered access to new activity boxes which include a range of items – from colouring books to games and puzzles – designed to promote physical and mental stimulation. Their introduction has been made possible thanks to the generous donations made by supporters of NHS Grampian Charity. […]
Charity Shares Impact in 2025-26 Annual Accounts
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 […]
Charity funds new scanner to transform breast cancer surgery in Grampian
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 […]
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, […]
Aberdeen Introduces Scotland’s First Interactive Training Kiosk for CPR
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 […]