Essential Partners: Transforming Carer Support During Hospital Discharge
Unpaid carers are the unsung heroes of our healthcare system. Through our funding of the Dundee Carers Centre Hospital Discharge Project, we have seen a 600% increase in the identification of carers within our wards.
Optimising Skin Cancer Prevention Treatment through Innovative Dermatology Research
NHS Tayside Charitable Foundation has committed £224,000 to support the development of the new Kanzen for Life Centre in Dundee
Antimicrobial Conference 2025: National Recognition for Innovative Practice in NHS Tayside
NHS Tayside’s commitment to tackling antimicrobial resistance was nationally recognised in 2025, following the shortlisting of the Senior Antimicrobial Stewardship Nurse for a UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) Antibiotic Guardian Award.
A Game-Based Educational Solution for Health Professionals
Trisha and Gillian secured more than £21,000 from the NHS Tayside Charitable Foundation to translate their tabletop concept into a digital role-playing game.
Innovation for People with Light Sensitivity
Dr Ewan Eadie, Head of Scientific Services at the Photobiology Unit of NHS Tayside, is using his funding to create a bespoke version of an existing app – ExpoDose to help people who suffer from photosensitivity.
Using AI to Support Mobility for Neurological Conditions
Recognising the need for innovative solutions for neurological conditions, NHS Tayside physiotherapist Robert Ives set out to explore how technology could enhance support for both patients and clinicians.
Investigating the Hidden Impact of Passive Vaping on Families in Tayside
Right now, in Tayside, thousands of people are vaping, a number that is growing year on year. While the dangers of passive exposure to tobacco smoke are well documented, the health effects of second-hand exposure to e-cigarette vapour remain largely unknown.
Our Successful Dragons’ Den Event in partnership with NHS Tayside Innovation.
The NHS Tayside Charitable Foundation is delighted to announce the success of the recent Dragons’ Den event, held at the end of April. The event was organised by NHS Tayside Innovation and saw six innovative healthcare projects compete for crucial funding to improve the health and wellbeing of people in Tayside.