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 […]
NHS Grampian Charity has announced an open call for research projects through its annual Small Research Grants programme to support health and social care research in Grampian. The programme is open to applications from any researchers in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray, including those working in dental, scientific, clinical, social care, nursing, midwifery, and allied health […]
NHS Grampian Charity awarded almost 650 grants totalling over £2.2 million to NHS Grampian projects in 2023-24. Staff across the health board are able to apply for funding for non-statutory projects and activities which enhance patient wellbeing, staff wellbeing and development, and research and development. You can read the full annual report and accounts for […]
NHS Grampian Charity has announced over £160,000 of funding for community-led health and wellbeing projects across Grampian. The charity will support 19 local projects across Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray through its annual Community Grants Programme. The programme awards grants of up to £10,000 for projects which improve access to health provision, enhance healthcare experiences, and […]
A new nasogastric feeding trainer, which will increase training opportunities for staff, students and patients across Grampian, has been funded thanks to your generous donations. The new Mr Hungry mannequin is being used by the Clinical Nutrition Nursing Team to help deliver training and practical experience in the insertion of nasogastric tubes, nasal tube retention […]