NHS Grampian Charity has announced the appointment of three new members to its governing committee. The charity is the official, legally-linked charity of NHS Grampian and is responsible for managing donations made by supporters to ensure they are used to provide benefit to staff and patients, to enhance services, and to provide support in communities […]
Category: Aberdeen
Case Study: Aberdeen Independent Multiple Sclerosis
Aberdeen Independent Multiple Sclerosis (AIMS) was established in 2021 to offer help and support to those affected by MS and other neurological conditions in the North-east. Run by a small team of dedicated volunteers, the charity offers a series of chair-based exercise and yoga classes, both online and face-to-face, as well as classes in mindfulness, […]
NHS Grampian Charity Announces New Name & Strategic Plan
NHS Grampian Endowment Fund has announced its new operating name is NHS Grampian Charity, as part of a major rebrand for the organisation. NHS Grampian Charity is the official, legally-linked charity of NHS Grampian and is responsible for managing donations made by supporters to ensure they are used to provide benefit to staff and patients, […]
Gemma and Kenny’s Inflatable Challenge 10k raises over £1,000
Gemma and Kenny Penman have raised over £1,000 from the Aberdeen 10k inflatable challenge event that was held at the P & J. Our fundraisers have been inspired to raise funds because a close family member has been diagnosed with psoriasis arthritis at 26. Gemma and Kenny are keen to contribute towards the rheumatology department […]
Fiona’s London Marathon fundraiser raises £850
A huge well done and thanks to Fiona Ferguson for completing the London Marathon. Fiona works as the Older Adults Liaison Psychiatry Nursing Team Lead. Her role is about improving services for older adults and developing nurses roles. Fiona works in 4 different sites across NHS Grampian and has a busy role.
Gemma’s cold water swim raises £2,410 for cancer fund in memory of her Granny
When health visitor Gemma Dalgliesh suddenly lost her grandmother Yvonne Horne to cancer, she decided to channel her energy into an outdoor water challenge to kickstart the year. Gemma, from Turriff, said: “Feeling saddened, I decided I wanted to channel my energy into something good.”
Penny Farthing Cycle Challenge
James Wilson rode his penny farthing from Lossiemouth to ARI to raise funds for Neurological Research – Carl Counsell, Consultant Neurologist congratulating James at the end of this ride
Bubbles, Bakes and Boobs
The ladies at Bubbles, Bakes and Boobs in Fraserburgh raised over £9,000 for Breast Cancer Research
Comfort Boxes
Your donations helped us deliver 900 Comfort Boxes to staff during the first wave of the pandemic
Staff Havens
NHS Grampian Charity, supported by donations from NHS Charities Together, has funded improvements to a range of rest areas for staff. The Foresterhill Staff Garden is nearing completion as is work at the Emergency Department to provide Reflection Room and outdoors space. Endowment funding has also provided more comfortable rest areas for staff using the […]