Highland charity Friends of New Craigs Hospital has received a £750 donation from trunk road maintenance company BEAR Scotland. The charity has been supporting patients at New Craigs Hospital in Inverness since 2024 by raising funds to improve their stay and mental wellbeing.
Jackie McKay, Friends of New Craigs Hospital Chairperson, said: “We are a local charity dedicated to providing patients with items and activities that are not covered by NHS budgets but can make a real difference to their comfort, wellbeing and recovery. This includes everything from board games and blankets to crafting supplies and even equipment requested by wards.
“We are incredibly grateful to BEAR Scotland for this donation and for recognising the importance of supporting the mental wellbeing of people throughout the Highlands. Donations like this enable us to continue developing the charity and responding to requests from wards.”
Stephen Urquhart, BEAR’s North West Road Safety Engineer, said: “I nominated this cause because it is a relatively new charity that aims to make mental health treatment a bit easier.
“I had a family member who was a long-term patient and saw first-hand how good the staff were; a few extras can make a big difference to those who stay. Since New Craigs is the main psychiatric hospital in the North West, many people have a connection to the hospital.”
BEAR Scotland, which operates and maintains trunk roads across North West Scotland, is committed to supporting the communities it serves, and encourages staff to nominate and vote for organisations making a difference in their local communities through its Regional Charity Initiative.
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