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 […]
NHS Grampian Charity has awarded an ambitious £3.1 million funding package to NHS Grampian to support the development of three innovative projects that will transform patient care. The funding award has been made possible thanks to the generous donations given by the people of Grampian. The projects aim to drive forward new approaches to healthcare […]
Keeping up with an energetic toddler can be an exhausting job, but Mary and Zsolt from Dyce wouldn’t have it any other way. The couple welcomed their son Noah in 2023 after a long journey to parenthood with the support of Aberdeen Fertility Centre. Now the pair, who have their own photography company, have decided […]
Hospital patients in Aberdeen are enjoying easier journeys between hospitals thanks to a new patient transport vehicle which has been funded by charitable donations. NHS Grampian Charity, which is the official charity of NHS Grampian, has provided the health board with a new electric Vauxhall Combo Life which has been funded entirely through donations from […]
Getting blood taken can be an unpleasant but necessary part of a stay in hospital for many patients, and for Matthew from Fyvie it’s a very regular occurrence. Matthew is a renal patient at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary and he has blood taken regularly to monitor his kidney function. Like many renal patients, he has problems […]
We would like to say a huge thank you to Donna who has raised an amazing £17,000 for the Cardiology Department at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. Donna unexpectedly suffered a sudden cardiac arrest while she was at home alone with her children Oliver (11) and Arianna (9). The pair rushed to her aid and called 999. […]