More than 1,700 hospital patients will wake up to a present from Santa on Christmas morning, thanks to NHS Grampian Charity. The charity, which is the official partner charity of NHS Grampian, has funded a small gift for each patient who is spending the festive period in one of the health board’s hospitals. Lisa Duthie, […]
When the Eye Clinic moved to its new home in the Summer, NHS Grampian Charity was delighted to be able to upgrade and add to the Department’s equipment. The charity supported the fitting out of an additional cataract procedure room together equipped with the most up-to-date cataract removal system.
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.
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.
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
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.
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 […]
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.
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.
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