ACT awards grants to applications related to Cambridge University Hospitals.
Any departments, wards or clinics within
Addenbrooke's and the Rosie hospitals can submit a proposal to ACT's Trustees showing an urgent
need for funds to buy new equipment, undertake environmental enhancements or to support
small projects. The proposal must show a strong outline on how the
extra funding will benefit their patients and staff.
The ACT Trustees meet quarterly to review the proposals and award the grants.
In 2010/11 ACT's grants commitee approved 55 grants for research projects, leading-edge equipment, specialist staff and environmental enhancements within the NHS Foundation Trust.
Just a few of the successful applications in 2010/11 include:
- Cerebral Function Monitor for infants receiving whole body cooling
- Reclining Chairs for the Main Discharge Lounge
- Portable Ultra Sound Machine for Transplant Unit
- Haemodialysis machine with blood monitor for Renal Unit
- Waiting room chairs for Emergency Department
- Patient Progress Diaries for Cardiac Rehabilitation
Research projects:
Genome wide DNA methylation profiles in human heart failure- Diagnostic Tools for Tick Borne Relapsing Fever
- Development of blood biomarkers of response to treatment in ovarian cancer
- Prenatal alcohol exposure – how do midwives advise pregnant women? An East Anglian study of midwives' knowledge and practice in relation to fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD)
If you work within Addenbrooke's or the Rosie, and would like to apply for a grant please see the Hospital Intranet (staff only).
Alternatively, contact Anne Jackson on 01223 256566 or email anne.jackson@addenbrookes.nhs.uk
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