NHS Grampian Charity supported the refurbishment of the Peterhead Maternity Unit which now includes the Sunrise and Moonlight birthing suites as well as dedicated scanning facilities
Peterhead Community Maternity Unit
Category: Patient Wellbeing
Neonatal Unit
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.
Eye Surgery Simulator
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 […]
Pluscarden Clinic at Dr Gray’s Hospital, Elgin
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.
Seafield Hospital, Dufftown
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.
Additional Bladder Scanner
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
Grampian Hospital Radio
Project 501 Volunteers at Grampian Hospital Radio (GHR) broadcast to patients throughout Aberdeen Royal Infirmary and visit wards to collect requests. NHS Grampian Charity funding enabled GHR to move to purpose built studios at Westburn Cottage on the Foresterhill Site. Chairman of GHR,Neil Fraser said, “With more space, this has created opportunities for us to […]
Gastroenterology Endoscope
Project 535 Endoscopic ultrasound is a crucial step in the investigatory pathway of patients with suspected cancer. It is used in the staging of oesophageal, gastric, pancreatic and biliary cancers and can also be used to to take samples via fine needle aspiration of tumours or lymph nodes. The Endoscopic Ultrasound can also assist […]
Roxburghe House
Project 474 Friends of Roxburghe House approached NHS Grampian Charity with proposals to improve the environment at Roxburghe House. Macmillan were also keen to help and the three charities formed a partnership to build a Day Room extension and redesign and refurbish Roxburghe. This included replacing soft furnishings, renovating the bathrooms and creating spaces for […]
Relatives’ Accommodation at ARI
Project 840 Intensive Care Unit staff approached the Trustees to seek funding for the conversion of a bed store to provide accommodation for the relatives of critically ill patients. NHS Grampian Charity funding provided a three-bedroom unit, complete with en-suite bathrooms and a kitchen. The ICU waiting areas have also been redecorated and made more […]