4 for the Future is an anthology of science fiction novelettes edited by Groff Conklin. It was first published in paperback by Pyramid Books in August 1959; it was reprinted in June 1962. The first British edition, also in paperback, was issued by Consul Books in 1961. The book should not be confused with the similarly titled 1969 Harry Harrison-edited anthology Four for the Future.
The book collects four novelettes by various science fiction authors. The stories were previously published from 1944-1956 in various science fiction magazines.
NHS Grampian (Scottish Gaelic:Bòrd SSN nam Monadh) is one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland.
NHS Grampian is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire and Moray. NHS Grampian employ around 17,000 staff to deliver services. NHS Grampian is also very closely linked with both the University of Aberdeen and The Robert Gordon University, especially in the fields of research, workforce planning and training.
History
The health board was formed on 1 April 2004 by the amalgamation of Grampian University Hospitals NHS Trust, Grampian Primary Care NHS Trust and Grampian Health Board. The health board's headquarters are located at Summerfield House in the Summerhill area of Aberdeen. NHS Grampian consists of acute services, corporate services and three Community Health Partnerships and works closely with the local authorities.
Chief executive Richard Carey announced he was to take early retirement in November 2014. Dr Izhar Khan, chairman of the area medical committee, and Mr Norman Binnie, chairman of the consultants’ sub-committee, issued a statement claiming that loss of confidence in the executive of the board was widely held among senior clinicians. Medical director Roelf Dijkhuizen retired, as long intended, in autumn 2014. The board chairman Bill Howatson stepped down at around the same time. A small number of clinicians called on other executives to consider their positions.
The future is what will happen in the time after the present. Its arrival is considered inevitable due to the existence of time and the laws of physics. Due to the apparent nature of reality and the unavoidability of the future, everything that currently exists and will exist can be categorized as either permanent, meaning that it will exist forever, or temporary, meaning that it will end. The future and the concept of eternity have been major subjects of philosophy, religion, and science, and defining them non-controversially has consistently eluded the greatest of minds. In the Occidental view, which uses a linear conception of time, the future is the portion of the projected time line that is anticipated to occur. In special relativity, the future is considered absolute future, or the future light cone.
In the philosophy of time, presentism is the belief that only the present exists and the future and the past are unreal. Religions consider the future when they address issues such as karma, life after death, and eschatologies that study what the end of time and the end of the world will be. Religious figures such as prophets and diviners have claimed to see into the future. Organized efforts to predict or forecast the future may have derived from observations by early man of heavenly objects.
Padded Room debuted at number 42 on the US Billboard 200 chart and number two on the Top Independent Albums chart, with 13,451 copies sold in the first week of release. Many people in the entertainment industry had high expectations for Padded Room. Upon its release, the album received generally favorable reviews from music critics. The New York Times gave the rap album a favorable review, and IGN gave it 8.2/10. It was widely promoted, but its success was less than moderate.
NHS Grampian Recruitment Advert: Director of Infrastructure, Sustainability & Support Services
published: 04 Aug 2023
"It's okay to talk about race" NHS Grampian Staff Share Their Experience With Racism
This film was produced as a training aid for all NHS Grampian staff on the difficult topic of racism.
Our people, like every organisation across the UK, sadly encounter racism at work and in their wider lives. That simply isn't right.
We ALL have a duty to stand up to racism and call it out wherever we encounter it. As Adam Coldwells, our Deputy Chief Executive, says in the intro to the video, NHS Grampian will stand shoulder to shoulder with you in doing so and take robust action where it occurs.
This film features the brave and frank experiences of three of our colleagues - Sneh, Sesi and Bianca - but we know there are more.
If you experience racism or if you need ANY help, advice or support with an issue related to race, know that you are not alone. Our dedicated equality and d...
published: 24 Oct 2022
Working as a Psychiatrist in NHS Grampian
Interested? For more information contact Dr P Singh, Clinical Director, Adult Mental Health, Royal Cornhill Hospital, Aberdeen. Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01224 557619 Apply: https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/displayjob.aspx?jobid=52959
published: 15 Mar 2021
Make a life, not just a living at Dr Gray’s
Hear direct from our staff about why Dr Gray's and Moray is such a special place to live and work.
Visit www.wishyouworkedhere.scot for more information on our dedicated Moray recruitment campaign.
#wishyouworkedhere
published: 17 Jan 2024
NHS Grampian - Ambulatory Emergency Care (AEC)
Information video for patients and relatives attending Ambulatory Emergency Care (AEC) at NHS Grampian.
published: 14 Sep 2018
First robot general surgery at NHS Grampian
Content warning: This video contains scenes of surgery. Viewer discretion is advised.
NHS Grampian has unveiled three new surgical robots as part of a £3.5 million investment in improving patient care and reducing waiting times in the region.
Medics in the north-east were the first at a territorial board in Scotland to have a robotic-assisted surgical system in 2015 and since then have seen improved and shorter recovery times for those who are operated on using them.
The latest cutting-edge surgical technology, two new da Vinci Xi robots, and a Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Surgery System for orthopaedic joint replacement surgery, comes as NHS Grampian moves to increase capacity, as it looks to emerge from the Covid-19 pandemic to treat more patients more quickly.
Consultant i...
published: 02 Apr 2021
NHS Grampian - Plan For The Future
A brief introduction to the aims and intent contained in our newly published Plan For Future.
The plan sets out our ambitions to 2028 and beyond. It's been developed following extensive consultation with the public, health care staff and partner organisations from across our communities.
The next phase will involve some detailed planning to help us outline how we will turn these aspirations into reality and create the health & social care system in Grampian we all want to see.
#NHSGPlanForTheFuture
published: 05 Jul 2022
Anti-Racism Plan Launch - Diversity Festival
Adam Coldwells, deputy chief executive, launches our new commitment to becoming an anti-racist health board.
This video was filmed in a training environment. Find out more about our plan here: https://www.nhsgrampian.org/about-us/equality-and-diversity/staff-equalities-network/becoming-an-antiracist-health-board/
published: 11 Oct 2023
NHS Grampian Midwives Unit Video
This short video is an introduction to the Midwives Unit at Aberdeen Maternity Hospital. Here you will meet some of the staff, hear from women who have given birth there and view the facilities on offer.
published: 15 Mar 2016
NHS Grampian Sexual Health Services
An introduction to our local sexual health clinic in Fraserburgh.
For more information about our Sexual Health Services, please visit:
www.nhsgrampian.org/sexualhealth
www.facebook.com/NHSG.SHS
@NHSG_SHS
This video may contain content that could be unsuitable for younger people.
This film was produced as a training aid for all NHS Grampian staff on the difficult topic of racism.
Our people, like every organisation across the UK, sadly...
This film was produced as a training aid for all NHS Grampian staff on the difficult topic of racism.
Our people, like every organisation across the UK, sadly encounter racism at work and in their wider lives. That simply isn't right.
We ALL have a duty to stand up to racism and call it out wherever we encounter it. As Adam Coldwells, our Deputy Chief Executive, says in the intro to the video, NHS Grampian will stand shoulder to shoulder with you in doing so and take robust action where it occurs.
This film features the brave and frank experiences of three of our colleagues - Sneh, Sesi and Bianca - but we know there are more.
If you experience racism or if you need ANY help, advice or support with an issue related to race, know that you are not alone. Our dedicated equality and diversity team, our H&R Hub - and your colleagues - are all available to lend their support to you, confidentially and respectfully.
You can speak to Equality and Diversity on Extension 552245 or Extension 51116 or if your prefer contact them by email at: [email protected]
You can also speak to your line manager, Occupational Health, Human Resources, a trusted friend, a confidential contact, a trade union or staff side representative.
You may also want to check out Caroline Hiscox, our Chief Executive, In Conversation with Sneh Banik, in advance of this video. https://youtu.be/uwq5TxYRGSU
Bianca's story: 14:28
Sneh's story: 09:48
Sesi's sotry: 04:52
#healthiertogether
#itsokaytotalkaboutrace
#nhsgrampian
This film was produced as a training aid for all NHS Grampian staff on the difficult topic of racism.
Our people, like every organisation across the UK, sadly encounter racism at work and in their wider lives. That simply isn't right.
We ALL have a duty to stand up to racism and call it out wherever we encounter it. As Adam Coldwells, our Deputy Chief Executive, says in the intro to the video, NHS Grampian will stand shoulder to shoulder with you in doing so and take robust action where it occurs.
This film features the brave and frank experiences of three of our colleagues - Sneh, Sesi and Bianca - but we know there are more.
If you experience racism or if you need ANY help, advice or support with an issue related to race, know that you are not alone. Our dedicated equality and diversity team, our H&R Hub - and your colleagues - are all available to lend their support to you, confidentially and respectfully.
You can speak to Equality and Diversity on Extension 552245 or Extension 51116 or if your prefer contact them by email at: [email protected]
You can also speak to your line manager, Occupational Health, Human Resources, a trusted friend, a confidential contact, a trade union or staff side representative.
You may also want to check out Caroline Hiscox, our Chief Executive, In Conversation with Sneh Banik, in advance of this video. https://youtu.be/uwq5TxYRGSU
Bianca's story: 14:28
Sneh's story: 09:48
Sesi's sotry: 04:52
#healthiertogether
#itsokaytotalkaboutrace
#nhsgrampian
Interested? For more information contact Dr P Singh, Clinical Director, Adult Mental Health, Royal Cornhill Hospital, Aberdeen. Email: gram.mhsmed-staffing@nhs....
Interested? For more information contact Dr P Singh, Clinical Director, Adult Mental Health, Royal Cornhill Hospital, Aberdeen. Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01224 557619 Apply: https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/displayjob.aspx?jobid=52959
Interested? For more information contact Dr P Singh, Clinical Director, Adult Mental Health, Royal Cornhill Hospital, Aberdeen. Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01224 557619 Apply: https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/displayjob.aspx?jobid=52959
Hear direct from our staff about why Dr Gray's and Moray is such a special place to live and work.
Visit www.wishyouworkedhere.scot for more information on ou...
Hear direct from our staff about why Dr Gray's and Moray is such a special place to live and work.
Visit www.wishyouworkedhere.scot for more information on our dedicated Moray recruitment campaign.
#wishyouworkedhere
Hear direct from our staff about why Dr Gray's and Moray is such a special place to live and work.
Visit www.wishyouworkedhere.scot for more information on our dedicated Moray recruitment campaign.
#wishyouworkedhere
Content warning: This video contains scenes of surgery. Viewer discretion is advised.
NHS Grampian has unveiled three new surgical robots as part of a £3.5 mil...
Content warning: This video contains scenes of surgery. Viewer discretion is advised.
NHS Grampian has unveiled three new surgical robots as part of a £3.5 million investment in improving patient care and reducing waiting times in the region.
Medics in the north-east were the first at a territorial board in Scotland to have a robotic-assisted surgical system in 2015 and since then have seen improved and shorter recovery times for those who are operated on using them.
The latest cutting-edge surgical technology, two new da Vinci Xi robots, and a Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Surgery System for orthopaedic joint replacement surgery, comes as NHS Grampian moves to increase capacity, as it looks to emerge from the Covid-19 pandemic to treat more patients more quickly.
Consultant in colorectal and general surgery, Shafaque Shaikh said: “On average, patients should have shorter hospital stays following robotic-assisted surgery, quicker recovery times, they need less pain control and less anaesthetic – all of these factors benefit individual patients.
“More widely it benefits everyone in the region, as with people in hospital less time, it increases our capacity and allows us to see more patients.
“This investment, in cutting-edge technology, really ensures we can give our patients the best experience and that myself and my fellow surgeons have the most modern tools available to do our job. It also equips us to partner with the University of Aberdeen to develop ground-breaking research, further improving patient care in the future.”
Urology consultant, Justine Royle added: “Surgeons have been using our first da Vinci robot for the last six years and in that time we’ve really seen a benefit for our patients.
“Since becoming the first territorial board to start using these machines we have really seen the advantages and have striven to place ourselves as a centre of excellence within Scotland with this technology. It’s all an investment in the future of our patients and NHS Grampian.
“The setting and equipment it provides really is ideal for developing and honing skills that are going to become more and more desirable and, indeed, necessary in the future.
“Some patients do still arrive in hospital apprehensive, believing that the machine is doing all the work using artificial intelligence, but the machines are very much controlled by our surgeons – they don’t ‘think’ and operate on their own, it’s no different from a car in that sense, we are fully in control.”
The region’s original device – which will now be used for training surgeons - has been used for urology and gynaecology patients since 2015. The latest additions will allow NHS Grampian to increase its robotic surgery offering to cover general surgery and other sub-specialities over time as well as developing other specialities.
Alan Black, 59, from Aberdeen, was the first patient to be operated on with one of the new machines last week.
Following his operation, he said: “I was operated on with the robot, it’s smaller holes needed, so I think I’m feeling better than I could have otherwise.
“If anyone is worried about undergoing surgery where a robot is used, there’s nothing to be apprehensive about. The surgeon is still in full control and ultimately it benefits us as patients. “I feel, actually, quite fine. I’m not totally pain free, my abdomen is still stiff, but I seem to be okay.
“Ms Shaik was in charge of it all and has been into the ward every day to see me.
“The level of care has been exceptional – you can’t fault anything.”
Two new da Vinci robotic-assisted surgical systems are based at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary with the Mako system at Woodend Hospital, to be used on hip and knee replacement patients. Woodend Hospital already has one of the lowest length of stays for patients in the country for knee and hip patients and it is hoped the new technology will improve this further. Deputy chief officer of acute, Cameron Matthew explained how he hoped the investment would benefit patients and surgeons in the region in future.
He said: “The hope is we will be able to develop a regional training centre and specialist robotic division. That in turn will hopefully attract robotic fellows to Aberdeen before they move on to substantive posts elsewhere, or indeed they decide to stay in the north-east.
“These machines will provide a boost to our waiting times and that is vital, especially as we move out of Covid-19 and look to tackle our waiting lists and we now have the best technology available to do that. As a health board, in getting these robots, we have ensured that the best tech is there to helps us come out of Covid.”
Content warning: This video contains scenes of surgery. Viewer discretion is advised.
NHS Grampian has unveiled three new surgical robots as part of a £3.5 million investment in improving patient care and reducing waiting times in the region.
Medics in the north-east were the first at a territorial board in Scotland to have a robotic-assisted surgical system in 2015 and since then have seen improved and shorter recovery times for those who are operated on using them.
The latest cutting-edge surgical technology, two new da Vinci Xi robots, and a Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Surgery System for orthopaedic joint replacement surgery, comes as NHS Grampian moves to increase capacity, as it looks to emerge from the Covid-19 pandemic to treat more patients more quickly.
Consultant in colorectal and general surgery, Shafaque Shaikh said: “On average, patients should have shorter hospital stays following robotic-assisted surgery, quicker recovery times, they need less pain control and less anaesthetic – all of these factors benefit individual patients.
“More widely it benefits everyone in the region, as with people in hospital less time, it increases our capacity and allows us to see more patients.
“This investment, in cutting-edge technology, really ensures we can give our patients the best experience and that myself and my fellow surgeons have the most modern tools available to do our job. It also equips us to partner with the University of Aberdeen to develop ground-breaking research, further improving patient care in the future.”
Urology consultant, Justine Royle added: “Surgeons have been using our first da Vinci robot for the last six years and in that time we’ve really seen a benefit for our patients.
“Since becoming the first territorial board to start using these machines we have really seen the advantages and have striven to place ourselves as a centre of excellence within Scotland with this technology. It’s all an investment in the future of our patients and NHS Grampian.
“The setting and equipment it provides really is ideal for developing and honing skills that are going to become more and more desirable and, indeed, necessary in the future.
“Some patients do still arrive in hospital apprehensive, believing that the machine is doing all the work using artificial intelligence, but the machines are very much controlled by our surgeons – they don’t ‘think’ and operate on their own, it’s no different from a car in that sense, we are fully in control.”
The region’s original device – which will now be used for training surgeons - has been used for urology and gynaecology patients since 2015. The latest additions will allow NHS Grampian to increase its robotic surgery offering to cover general surgery and other sub-specialities over time as well as developing other specialities.
Alan Black, 59, from Aberdeen, was the first patient to be operated on with one of the new machines last week.
Following his operation, he said: “I was operated on with the robot, it’s smaller holes needed, so I think I’m feeling better than I could have otherwise.
“If anyone is worried about undergoing surgery where a robot is used, there’s nothing to be apprehensive about. The surgeon is still in full control and ultimately it benefits us as patients. “I feel, actually, quite fine. I’m not totally pain free, my abdomen is still stiff, but I seem to be okay.
“Ms Shaik was in charge of it all and has been into the ward every day to see me.
“The level of care has been exceptional – you can’t fault anything.”
Two new da Vinci robotic-assisted surgical systems are based at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary with the Mako system at Woodend Hospital, to be used on hip and knee replacement patients. Woodend Hospital already has one of the lowest length of stays for patients in the country for knee and hip patients and it is hoped the new technology will improve this further. Deputy chief officer of acute, Cameron Matthew explained how he hoped the investment would benefit patients and surgeons in the region in future.
He said: “The hope is we will be able to develop a regional training centre and specialist robotic division. That in turn will hopefully attract robotic fellows to Aberdeen before they move on to substantive posts elsewhere, or indeed they decide to stay in the north-east.
“These machines will provide a boost to our waiting times and that is vital, especially as we move out of Covid-19 and look to tackle our waiting lists and we now have the best technology available to do that. As a health board, in getting these robots, we have ensured that the best tech is there to helps us come out of Covid.”
A brief introduction to the aims and intent contained in our newly published Plan For Future.
The plan sets out our ambitions to 2028 and beyond. It's been de...
A brief introduction to the aims and intent contained in our newly published Plan For Future.
The plan sets out our ambitions to 2028 and beyond. It's been developed following extensive consultation with the public, health care staff and partner organisations from across our communities.
The next phase will involve some detailed planning to help us outline how we will turn these aspirations into reality and create the health & social care system in Grampian we all want to see.
#NHSGPlanForTheFuture
A brief introduction to the aims and intent contained in our newly published Plan For Future.
The plan sets out our ambitions to 2028 and beyond. It's been developed following extensive consultation with the public, health care staff and partner organisations from across our communities.
The next phase will involve some detailed planning to help us outline how we will turn these aspirations into reality and create the health & social care system in Grampian we all want to see.
#NHSGPlanForTheFuture
Adam Coldwells, deputy chief executive, launches our new commitment to becoming an anti-racist health board.
This video was filmed in a training environment. F...
Adam Coldwells, deputy chief executive, launches our new commitment to becoming an anti-racist health board.
This video was filmed in a training environment. Find out more about our plan here: https://www.nhsgrampian.org/about-us/equality-and-diversity/staff-equalities-network/becoming-an-antiracist-health-board/
Adam Coldwells, deputy chief executive, launches our new commitment to becoming an anti-racist health board.
This video was filmed in a training environment. Find out more about our plan here: https://www.nhsgrampian.org/about-us/equality-and-diversity/staff-equalities-network/becoming-an-antiracist-health-board/
This short video is an introduction to the Midwives Unit at Aberdeen Maternity Hospital. Here you will meet some of the staff, hear from women who have given bi...
This short video is an introduction to the Midwives Unit at Aberdeen Maternity Hospital. Here you will meet some of the staff, hear from women who have given birth there and view the facilities on offer.
This short video is an introduction to the Midwives Unit at Aberdeen Maternity Hospital. Here you will meet some of the staff, hear from women who have given birth there and view the facilities on offer.
An introduction to our local sexual health clinic in Fraserburgh.
For more information about our Sexual Health Services, please visit:
www.nhsgrampian.org/sex...
An introduction to our local sexual health clinic in Fraserburgh.
For more information about our Sexual Health Services, please visit:
www.nhsgrampian.org/sexualhealth
www.facebook.com/NHSG.SHS
@NHSG_SHS
This video may contain content that could be unsuitable for younger people.
An introduction to our local sexual health clinic in Fraserburgh.
For more information about our Sexual Health Services, please visit:
www.nhsgrampian.org/sexualhealth
www.facebook.com/NHSG.SHS
@NHSG_SHS
This video may contain content that could be unsuitable for younger people.
This film was produced as a training aid for all NHS Grampian staff on the difficult topic of racism.
Our people, like every organisation across the UK, sadly encounter racism at work and in their wider lives. That simply isn't right.
We ALL have a duty to stand up to racism and call it out wherever we encounter it. As Adam Coldwells, our Deputy Chief Executive, says in the intro to the video, NHS Grampian will stand shoulder to shoulder with you in doing so and take robust action where it occurs.
This film features the brave and frank experiences of three of our colleagues - Sneh, Sesi and Bianca - but we know there are more.
If you experience racism or if you need ANY help, advice or support with an issue related to race, know that you are not alone. Our dedicated equality and diversity team, our H&R Hub - and your colleagues - are all available to lend their support to you, confidentially and respectfully.
You can speak to Equality and Diversity on Extension 552245 or Extension 51116 or if your prefer contact them by email at: [email protected]
You can also speak to your line manager, Occupational Health, Human Resources, a trusted friend, a confidential contact, a trade union or staff side representative.
You may also want to check out Caroline Hiscox, our Chief Executive, In Conversation with Sneh Banik, in advance of this video. https://youtu.be/uwq5TxYRGSU
Bianca's story: 14:28
Sneh's story: 09:48
Sesi's sotry: 04:52
#healthiertogether
#itsokaytotalkaboutrace
#nhsgrampian
Interested? For more information contact Dr P Singh, Clinical Director, Adult Mental Health, Royal Cornhill Hospital, Aberdeen. Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01224 557619 Apply: https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/displayjob.aspx?jobid=52959
Hear direct from our staff about why Dr Gray's and Moray is such a special place to live and work.
Visit www.wishyouworkedhere.scot for more information on our dedicated Moray recruitment campaign.
#wishyouworkedhere
Content warning: This video contains scenes of surgery. Viewer discretion is advised.
NHS Grampian has unveiled three new surgical robots as part of a £3.5 million investment in improving patient care and reducing waiting times in the region.
Medics in the north-east were the first at a territorial board in Scotland to have a robotic-assisted surgical system in 2015 and since then have seen improved and shorter recovery times for those who are operated on using them.
The latest cutting-edge surgical technology, two new da Vinci Xi robots, and a Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Surgery System for orthopaedic joint replacement surgery, comes as NHS Grampian moves to increase capacity, as it looks to emerge from the Covid-19 pandemic to treat more patients more quickly.
Consultant in colorectal and general surgery, Shafaque Shaikh said: “On average, patients should have shorter hospital stays following robotic-assisted surgery, quicker recovery times, they need less pain control and less anaesthetic – all of these factors benefit individual patients.
“More widely it benefits everyone in the region, as with people in hospital less time, it increases our capacity and allows us to see more patients.
“This investment, in cutting-edge technology, really ensures we can give our patients the best experience and that myself and my fellow surgeons have the most modern tools available to do our job. It also equips us to partner with the University of Aberdeen to develop ground-breaking research, further improving patient care in the future.”
Urology consultant, Justine Royle added: “Surgeons have been using our first da Vinci robot for the last six years and in that time we’ve really seen a benefit for our patients.
“Since becoming the first territorial board to start using these machines we have really seen the advantages and have striven to place ourselves as a centre of excellence within Scotland with this technology. It’s all an investment in the future of our patients and NHS Grampian.
“The setting and equipment it provides really is ideal for developing and honing skills that are going to become more and more desirable and, indeed, necessary in the future.
“Some patients do still arrive in hospital apprehensive, believing that the machine is doing all the work using artificial intelligence, but the machines are very much controlled by our surgeons – they don’t ‘think’ and operate on their own, it’s no different from a car in that sense, we are fully in control.”
The region’s original device – which will now be used for training surgeons - has been used for urology and gynaecology patients since 2015. The latest additions will allow NHS Grampian to increase its robotic surgery offering to cover general surgery and other sub-specialities over time as well as developing other specialities.
Alan Black, 59, from Aberdeen, was the first patient to be operated on with one of the new machines last week.
Following his operation, he said: “I was operated on with the robot, it’s smaller holes needed, so I think I’m feeling better than I could have otherwise.
“If anyone is worried about undergoing surgery where a robot is used, there’s nothing to be apprehensive about. The surgeon is still in full control and ultimately it benefits us as patients. “I feel, actually, quite fine. I’m not totally pain free, my abdomen is still stiff, but I seem to be okay.
“Ms Shaik was in charge of it all and has been into the ward every day to see me.
“The level of care has been exceptional – you can’t fault anything.”
Two new da Vinci robotic-assisted surgical systems are based at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary with the Mako system at Woodend Hospital, to be used on hip and knee replacement patients. Woodend Hospital already has one of the lowest length of stays for patients in the country for knee and hip patients and it is hoped the new technology will improve this further. Deputy chief officer of acute, Cameron Matthew explained how he hoped the investment would benefit patients and surgeons in the region in future.
He said: “The hope is we will be able to develop a regional training centre and specialist robotic division. That in turn will hopefully attract robotic fellows to Aberdeen before they move on to substantive posts elsewhere, or indeed they decide to stay in the north-east.
“These machines will provide a boost to our waiting times and that is vital, especially as we move out of Covid-19 and look to tackle our waiting lists and we now have the best technology available to do that. As a health board, in getting these robots, we have ensured that the best tech is there to helps us come out of Covid.”
A brief introduction to the aims and intent contained in our newly published Plan For Future.
The plan sets out our ambitions to 2028 and beyond. It's been developed following extensive consultation with the public, health care staff and partner organisations from across our communities.
The next phase will involve some detailed planning to help us outline how we will turn these aspirations into reality and create the health & social care system in Grampian we all want to see.
#NHSGPlanForTheFuture
Adam Coldwells, deputy chief executive, launches our new commitment to becoming an anti-racist health board.
This video was filmed in a training environment. Find out more about our plan here: https://www.nhsgrampian.org/about-us/equality-and-diversity/staff-equalities-network/becoming-an-antiracist-health-board/
This short video is an introduction to the Midwives Unit at Aberdeen Maternity Hospital. Here you will meet some of the staff, hear from women who have given birth there and view the facilities on offer.
An introduction to our local sexual health clinic in Fraserburgh.
For more information about our Sexual Health Services, please visit:
www.nhsgrampian.org/sexualhealth
www.facebook.com/NHSG.SHS
@NHSG_SHS
This video may contain content that could be unsuitable for younger people.
Everything around here makes me sad Everything is part of the dreams that we had That will never be the way we wanted them to be When we dreamed these dreams that we had We wanted them to be the future That is now is not how we dreamed of the future With a house and a love that I would ride into the future With my arms around you tight My love in your heart, my lust on your shoulder Is like a beautiful [Incomprehensible] Flashing gallant as a stallion on parade through the city A beautiful dream, a bohemian love song That would only sound more gallant as the years would perfect it But I can see in my heart which is beating in the present here and now I can see that this is only a dream Come on and wake up with me Hey, come on and wake up with me Hey, come on and wake up with me Everything around here is so beautiful Everything is part of the dreams we will paint That will never look the way we thought that they would look When we began to step into the future From the place that we are standing It don't look too good right now But I know you're a wonderful painter You're a master with your colors And as mine get fainter and your pallet There will always be an afterglow of a beautiful dream That will never be the way we dreamed it to be But hey, come on and wake up with me Hey, come on and wake up with me Hey, come on and wake up with me Hey, come on and wake up with me