Staff area

This page is for staff of the NHS and researchers from the University of Aberdeen and Robert Gordon University.

Here you can find information on our patient services.

You can also find out about available funding as part of our commitment to staff development and research, and submit an application directly to us. 

We're grateful to our Advisory Groups, who review applications submitted on this page.

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Clinical excellence grants
Who can apply?
You can apply if you are a member of staff within the ANCHOR Unit or if you hold a clinical role within NHS Grampian, Shetland or Orkney that directly benefits oncology or haematology patients.
Clinical excellence grant
Research grants
Watch this space
We'll soon list all our available research funding here. Pilot research applications and grants for summer research studentships will go live towards the end of the year. 
Clinical excellence grant
Patient transport service

If you have a patient with an acute need for transport, who falls between the gaps of what’s available elsewhere, get in touch to see if we can help.

Transport requests can only be made by NHS staff for oncology and haematology patients. Make a request using the link below. 

Other transport options (including ambulance service):

  • Falcon Coach Hire provides bus transport to ARI for patients arriving by air or ferry. Call 01224 772224.
  • Keith Cancer Link provide transport for patients from Keith and District. Call 07969 957680.
  • Marie Curie offers transport to appointments for those with a terminal diagnosis. Call 01224 284390.
  • CLAN runs a service for those staying at CLAN Haven. Call 01224 647000.
  • The Transport to Healthcare Information Centre can help patients who can’t use public transport. It is suitable for those with mobility issues or mental health concerns. Call 01467 536111.
Clinical excellence grant
Making Memories

Our Making Memories fund is for patients receiving end-of-life care or who have less than a year to live.

Grants of up to £1,000 are available, and past experiences have included trips to the football or theatre, weddings, special family celebrations or short getaways. 

Enquiries can be made by a family member, including ideas or suggestions of what they'd like planned, but the application must be completed by a member of the patient's clinical team. 

A panel made up of Friends of ANCHOR committee members will make the final decision, usually within 72 hours of receiving the application. 

If approved, the wellbeing team will work with the patient to pull together the experience.

Application info

  • Applications are open to cancer and haematology patients, residing in the north of Scotland.
  • The fund is available for patients who are receiving end-of-life care or who have a life-limiting prognosis of 12 months or less.
  • Applications are for patients aged 16 or above.
  • Applications are limited to one Making Memories experience per patient.
  • All applications must be endorsed by a member of the patient's NHS clinical team confirming the patient meets the funding criteria. 
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