"Blood hub @ Seafield Hospital Buckie"

Having moved to Moray in early 2024 and recently diagnosed with Leukaemia, regular hospital visits and blood samples have been paramount to my care and treatment.

I attend Aberdeen Royal Infirmary’s haematology department to meet with my consultant on a monthly basis for reviews of my treatment progress. 

As regular blood work is a key aspect of my care to monitor the genetic profile of my cancer, and must be done in advance of my appointments, I cannot overstate how important the Bloodhub service at Seafield hospital in Buckie has been to my care. 

I have the good fortune to meet with Sandra at Seafield hospital on a monthly basis. She always greats me with a big smile and a warmth that’s made something unpleasant into an experience I look forward to. It’s more a kin to having coffee with a friend, catching up and chatting about the nuance of life. From the first appointment, she’s made me feel at ease while efficiently collecting my blood samples. She brings a human element to my care with empathy and compassion that is above and beyond her duties, something I value highly when I’m feeling low. I always leave with a big smile on my face and looking forward to the next appointment. 

I am so grateful for folk like Sandra, who provide an invaluable service within the community to myself and many others.

ARI is an almost 3 hour round trip from my home, so the Bloodhub allows minimal disruption to me while reducing environmental impact and providing an invaluable service to our community.