The Baird Family Hospital and The ANCHOR Centre

05/08/2025

Equipment Commissioning Manager

This is an exciting and challenging role which will include managing and advising upon the equipment procurement for The Baird Family Hospital.

You will work closely with stakeholders to ensure effective planning, coordination and implementation of equipment. To find out more follow: https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/JobDetail?JobId=223397

05/08/2025

🚧 ⛔️ To allow for works outside The ANCHOR Centre there will be road closures and diversions in place on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th August. Please see map for details. Apologies in advance for any inconvenience caused. ⛔️ 🚧

31/07/2025

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Daisy Award Delivery🌼

A huge congratulations to our amazing nurses; Lynda, Carol, Lauren, Tom & Megan who have recently received Daisy Award nominations for their outstanding care and compassion. Your dedication makes a real difference every day.

We are so lucky to have you as part of our team!💚

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31/07/2025

The Baird and ANCHOR Project is looking for a dynamic person to join the team in the role of Assistant Commissioning Manager. This project is in the final stages of the construction of two new facilities on the Foresterhill Health Campus – The Baird Family Hospital and The ANCHOR Centre.

24/07/2025

Yesterday marked Miss Smyth’s final operating list in Theatre 3 as she retires after an incredible 37-year career in the NHS, including 24 years as a Consultant Breast Surgeon with NHS Grampian.

Throughout her time at ARI, Miss Smyth served as Clinical Lead, played a pivotal role in establishing the family history and genetics service for the region, and was a dedicated mentor to countless future surgeons.

Her impact on patients, colleagues, and the wider surgical community has been profound. On behalf of Theatres, and with deep gratitude from all who’ve worked alongside her, we wish Miss Smyth a very happy and well-deserved retirement.

The Baird Family Hospital and The ANCHOR Centre Friends of Anchor

23/07/2025

The Baird and ANCHOR Project is looking for a dynamic person to join the team in the role of Assistant Commissioning Manager. This project is in the final stages of the construction of two new facilities on the Foresterhill Health Campus – The Baird Family Hospital and The ANCHOR Centre.

The postholder will play a key role in the planning and delivery of successful operational commissioning of these new facilities.

Find out more at:

The Baird and ANCHOR Project is looking for a dynamic person to join the team in the role of Assistant Commissioning Manager. This project is in the final stages of the construction of two new facilities on the Foresterhill Health Campus – The Baird Family Hospital and The ANCHOR Centre.

09/07/2025

UPDATE AND REMINDER 📢 Notice of Temporary Road Closure – Foresterhill Health Campus

📅 Friday 11 July – Sunday 13 July 2025

🚧 Haul Road Closure for Essential Works

Please be advised that the Haul Road, which provides access to the Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital, the Matthew Hay Building, and the East End Entrance, will be temporarily closed from Friday 11 July to Sunday 13 July 2025 to allow for essential infrastructure improvements.

🔹 Ambulance and NHS Transport vehicles will retain access until 5pm on Friday 11 July.

🔹 From 5pm Friday through Sunday, AMIA (Acute Medical Initial Assessment) ambulances should use the East End Entrance.

🔹 The East End Entrance car park will be closed to all vehicles except Scottish Ambulance Service from 5pm Friday to 5pm Sunday.

🔹 All patient drop-offs should be directed to the Rotunda Entrance during this period.

🔹 Emergency Department (ED) ambulances should continue to use the main ED arrival area on Saturday and Sunday.

🔹 All vehicles must vacate the Haul Road by 6am on Friday 11 July.

🔹 Pedestrian access will remain open via a clearly marked diversion route.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we carry out these essential works.

Note: Dates and times are subject to change depending on progress.

NHS Grampian

03/07/2025

⛔️🚧 Please be aware of works affecting Haul Road access on the Foresterhill Health Campus, Friday 11th July-Sunday 13th July.🚧⛔️

18/06/2025

NHS Grampian issues plea for egg donors

With around 100 couples on waiting lists across Scotland for treatment using donated eggs, NHS Grampian is making a fresh plea for women aged under 35 across the North of Scotland to come forward to help others conceive.

The demand for support from Aberdeen Fertility Centre has increased significantly since its beginnings as a research unit in the 1980s. Donor conception (using donated s***m and/or eggs) now accounts for around 1 in 170 of all births in the UK.

Egg donor Emma, who’s from Aberdeen, says “allowing people to have access to happiness” is worth far more to her than any inconvenience she has experienced, having donated eggs on three occasions.

Emma explained: “It’s a no brainer for me. It doesn’t stop you from having your own children in any way and I genuinely think it’s a good thing to be able to support someone who’s struggling. For me, the procedure itself was pretty painless and there was only a day or two of uncomfortableness either side. You only realistically need one day off work and the team help you manage any pain or discomfort you experience.

“If you’re unsure whether it’s something you’d be interested in doing, I recommend reaching out to the team directly – they are all so lovely and caring. If you have questions, they are a fantastic support and they can help you understand the process and decide whether you want to become a donor. It’s better to ask and find out, even if you don’t end up donating.

“I truly believe that anyone going through IVF really wants kids, and being able to remove a barrier for them can only be a good thing. I can’t imagine how heartbreaking it would be to find there were no donated eggs available.”

Donors can find out only whether or not a child has been born as a result of their donation. Since anonymity laws changed in 2005, donor-conceived children can now access their donor’s name and last known contact details when they reach their 18th birthday.

Emma, who knows at least one child has been born using her donated eggs, is unphased by this prospect. She added: “There’s a thorough process for donation, and you’re really well supported psychologically. For me, I am not concerned about a young person contacting me in the future as I think, if anything, their main focus, when they’re old enough, would be to ask why I did it and perhaps my family history.”

Emma’s husband was with her throughout her donation experience. She explained: “We had a very open conversation about it, and he knew all about my desire to donate. He actually took me to my appointments and supported me throughout.”

Emma also spoke about the lack of awareness around egg donation. “It’s strange. S***m donors have always been something people are aware of but people tend to be less aware that you can donate eggs. Both are equally as important.”

As well as continuing to contribute to global research, from their early days helping some of the first ever IVF babies come into the world, Aberdeen Fertility Centre provides clinical services to people in NHS Grampian, NHS Highland, NHS Orkney and NHS Shetland as well as self-funding patients.

Abha Maheshwari, Director of Aberdeen Fertility Centre who is also a consultant in reproductive medicine and an honorary university professor, added: “The demand for egg donors in Scotland is increasing while the availability of donors remains insufficient to meet the growing need. The shortage is especially pronounced among different ethnic backgrounds, making it harder for those intended parents to find a suitable match.

“We’d like to welcome any prospective donors to get in touch with us to find out more. Giving the gift of life is extremely special, and we’re here to support you, confidentially and sensitively, every step of the way.”

Services provided to both NHS funded and self-funded patients at Aberdeen Fertility Centre is identical. There is no cost, nor financial reward for egg and s***m donors. The care provided is rooted in kindness and includes access to free counselling. The centre is fully licenced by the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA). You can read their Factsheet on Egg Donation here: https://www.hfea.gov.uk/about-us/media-centre/egg-donation-a-factsheet/

To find out more, visit: www.nhsgrampian.org/aberdeen-fertility-centre

11/06/2025

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10/06/2025

Whether you’re a bereaved dad, grandad or other family member, we understand that Father’s Day can be difficult.

As well as our usual opening hours, our Helpline is open 10am - 12pm this Sunday for Father's Day if you need to talk 💙🧡

☎️ 0808 164 3332
📧 helpline@sands.org.uk

sands.org.uk/fathers-day