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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Staff yoga
Who can join?
Any member of staff who works in the ANCHOR Unit or periphery departments is warmly invited to join our free yoga class.
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Children's books
What titles are available?
Friends of ANCHOR can offer a range of children's books designed to help young people cope when a loved one has cancer. 

The titles available cover topics ranging from diagnosis to bereavement, offering age-appropriate support for children and families. 

Books for children aged 3-10

A Huge Bag of Worries (age 3-6)
Always and Forever (age 3-7)
Nowhere Hair (age 4-7)
When Dinosaurs Die (age 4-8)
Someone I Love Has Cancer (age 4-10)
The Invisible String (age 4-10)
Muddles, Puddles and Sunshine Activity Book (age 5-8)
A Sky of Diamonds (age 5-9)
Help Me Say Goodbye (age 7-8)

Books for older children and teenagers 

Out of the Blue (activity book for grieving teenagers)
When Someone Has a Very Serious Illness (age 9-12+)
You Just Don't Understand (teenagers)
Grief Journal for Teenagers - with guided prompts (age 12-18)

Books for adults supporting young people

We All Grieve - Supporting Bereaved Children
A Child's Grief - Supporting a Child When Someone Has Died
As Big as it Gets (for families)
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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.
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Research grants
Who can apply?
Various research funding is available, and funding requests can be considered from University of Aberdeen staff, Robert Gordon University staff, and NHS Grampian staff. Please email erica.banks@friendsofanchor.org for details of currently-available funding. 
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Patient transport service
Who can use this 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.
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Making Memories
What is 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. 

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