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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The first hours and days following the arrival of a new baby are filled with excitement, emotion, and a lot of adjustments, and having your partner on hand to support you can make all the difference at such an overwhelming time. Thanks to your generous support, we’ve been able to make things a little easier […]
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 […]