Other Charities
There are also charities who also accept donations and organise fundraising events for particular hospitals / wards / health issues. Some of these are also listed here:
Aberdeen Royal Infirmary Robertson Family Therapeutic Roof Garden
The Robertson Family Roof Garden at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary allows inpatients at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary (ARI) to enjoy fresh air and natural surroundings, even if they are confined to bed.
The garden is located on the first floor roof of the Emergency Department entrance to the Emergency Care Centre.
ARCHIE - The ARCHIE Foundation
ARCHIE stands for Aberdeen Royal Children's Hospital is Excellent. It aims to make a difference to childrens' services in NHS Grampian.
Fighting for sight
"Is a charity that has been created to support high quality clinical
research focused in the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of eye diseases
in adults and children and provide visual rehabilitation and visual aids to
visually impaired patients whilst promoting patient education and creation
of support groups"
Friends of ANCHOR
Friends of ANCHOR directly supports cancer and haematology patients in the North-east of Scotland. With a team of support staff and therapists in the ANCHOR Unit at ARI, they offer person-centred wellbeing therapies and services which are freely available for any ANCHOR patient, to enhance their comfort and feeling of wellbeing. More information on the chair and bedside therapies, as well as other services, can be found on their website at www.friendsofanchor.org
The charity also invests in advanced equipment, pioneering research and staff-based initiatives and support to drive clinical excellence. Friends of ANCHOR is entirely donor-funded and unique in that 100% of its operational costs are covered by local company, Balmoral Group.
Friends of the Special Nursery
The "Friends of the Special Nursery" is a charitable organisation who arrange and co-ordinate fund raising activities and practical support for Aberdeen Maternity Hospital's Special Nursery.
Grampian Hospitals Art Trust (GHAT)
GHAT has been involved in arts projects across NHS Grampian for the last 30 years, from our collection of original artwork on the walls you can see as you walk through your hospital to specially commissioned work for places such as the Royal Aberdeen Childrens' Hospital, Royal Cornhill Hospital and Aberdeen Dental School.
In recent years GHAT has set up Artroom projects in Woodend Hospital and Roxburghe House and has built The Suttie Arts Space at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, which will be opened later this year.
GHAT's work is recognised by NHS Grampian as an important element of our high-quality healthcare environment. Feedback from staff, visitors and patients reflect the positive outcomes we seek, with many commenting on how our work creates a distinctive tone to our local hospitals and clinics. It is our dream to help create a welcoming healing environment for all who come to NHS Grampian hospitals regardless of age or medical condition.
Please join us to assure the success of all our projects
Grampian Hospital Radio
Grampian Hospital Radio broadcasts a dedicated radio service to the patients in Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Aberdeen Maternity Hospital and Roxburghe House, from their new studios at Westburn Cottage, which can be found on the grounds of the Foresterhill Health Campus. Grampian Hospital Radio broadcasts a wide range of music, including pop music, classical, Scottish, Irish and country music.
Grampian Hospital Radio also run a separate radio station, Radio Rainbow, which broadcasts to the patients and staff of the Royal Aberdeen Children's Hospital. Radio Rainbow broadcasts a range of pop music, children's songs and stories.
For further details, please contact Grampian Hospital Radio on 01224 552964 and Radio Rainbow on 01224 550321. The e-mail address for both radio stations is: ghr@ghr.org.uk.
Further information is available online at www.ghr.org.uk.
Maggie's Aberdeen
Known as Maggie's Aberdeen, the centre offers a warm welcome and a relaxing, homely environment for anyone affected by cancer. Maggie's works to enable people to manage the impact of cancer and to help them live with hope and determination. For further information, please go to the Maggie's Aberdeen website.
The Sandpiper Trust
The Sandpiper Trust provides pre hospital emergency medical equipment to doctors, nurses and paramedics working and living in rural locations.
The charity funded the design of the ARI curtains and the Sandpiper Sanctuary, both providing distraction from the hustle and bustle of hospital life
UCAN
UCAN is a charity set up in the North of Scotland to make life better for people and families affected by urological cancers".
Published: 23/11/2022 12:42