NHS Grampian’s Research and Development (R&D) Unit calls for research proposals each year,each up to the value of £12,000. These projects are evaluated by clinicians and academics at R&D to ensure scientific rigour and then recommended for funding by NHS Grampian Charity. This year, 29 projects are being funded and a seminar later in the […]
The Small Grants Scheme has been delighted to be able to provide grants to Men’s Sheds in Ellon, Inverurie, Portlethen and Aboyne.
Greg Manning has brought the old phone box in Colpy back into use with a life saving defibrillator.Picture: Becky Saunderson. Image No.039719 NHS Grampian Charity offers small grants to community groups throughout Grampian. Greig Manning successfully applied for a grant to refurbish the former phone box at Colpy and installed a defibrillator for the local […]
NHS Grampian Charity commissioned Grampian Hospitals Arts Trust to come up with a design to make the Neonatal Unit more welcoming to parents and families. The giraffe theme has been welcomed by visitors to the Unit and the staff who are enjoying the improved surroundings.
NHS Grampian Charity has joined with local charity, Fighting for Sight, to donate a Vitreoretinal and Cataract Eye Surgery Simulator to the Ophthalmology Department at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. This highly advanced simulator allows trainees to become familiar with a range of surgical techniques and to complete their training in Aberdeen. The simulator also gives experienced […]
NHS Grampian Charity has supported refurbishment of the Pluscarden Clinic in Elgin, transforming the reception area into a bright, welcoming space. Patients and visitors to the Pluscarden Clinic have given very positive feedback about the improvements.
NHS Grampian Charity supported the redecoration of the public areas at Seafield Hospital to lighten and brighten the dated decor. The new flooring is more suitable for patients undergoing rehabilitation and the signs and markings have been added to doors and walls to improve the environment for patients with dementia.
Oestrogens are strongly linked with the development of breast cancer. The breasts start developing during foetal life in the womb when oestrogen levels are very high. Although oestrogen levels in boy and girl fetuses are very similar, as adults less than 1% of men develop breast cancer while 1 in 8 women will suffer from […]
NHS Grampian Charity presented its new look on 30 May. The C-ARI, a patient transfer vehicle provided by charity funding, was on display in its new colours. Former Chair of the Trustees, Raymond Bisset came along together with the new Chair, Dame Anne Begg, to recognise some of the projects the Trustees have approved over […]
Midwifery staff applied for funding for an extra bladder scanner for their patients which is automatic and can better inform staff whether catheterisation is necessary. The Maternity Hospital’s General Purposes Fund funded the purchase of the bladder scanner. Maternity Hospital Bladder Scanner