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, […]
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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’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.”
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 […]
North East Crohn’s and Colitis Trust
In April 2018, Douglas Downie and his partner, Natalie Campbell, organised the Trust’s first ball at the Beach Ballroom featuring the Red Hot Chilli Pipers. £7,400 was raised for the Trust which is one of the fund within the NHS Grampian Charity. Douglas and Natalie fundraise tirelessly and also seek to raise awareness about this […]
Aberlour Charity Football Match
Two local companies, Grants Electrical and Grants (Dufftown) Limited matched money collected at a charity football match organised by the young men of the village. £3,600 was raised for the Medical Ward at the Royal Aberdeen Childrens Hospital.
New Lasers for Radiotherapy
NHS Grampian Charity was pleased to provide additional positioning lasers for patients in radiotherapy. The new lasers make positioning more comfortable for patients and easier for staff to make sure patients are positioned in the best way for treatment.
One Stop Shop
NHS Grampian Charity was delighted to support the purchase of hysteroscopes to enable a one stop shop to be offered to women with post-menopausal bleeding. Some procedures can now be done during a clinic visit without the need for an overnight stay in hospital.