Bridging Worlds: The Duncan’s Story Shared in Dunblane
Trustee of the DHCT, Dr Graham Watson spent an evening last week with members of the Dunblane Civic Society. His talk whisked his audience from Dunblane to Bihar as he shared the inspiring story of the ASHA Street Kids School Project, the rich history of The Duncan Hospital, plus plans for future developments. Dr Watson…
Read MoreHope Beyond the Hospital Gates: Jakimu’s Story
There’s strength and quiet pride in Jakimu Nesha’s gaze – the kind that tells a story of courage, care, and transformation. When The Duncan Hospital Community Outreach team first met Jakimu in her village, she was bravely facing advanced breast cancer. With extraordinary skills and dedication, the team began visiting her regularly – cleaning and…
Read MoreStronger Together: How Duncan Community Outreach Teams Brings Connection and Care to Remote Villages
In a quiet corner of a Bihar village, a circle of families gathers – parents, grandparents, children – all listening intently to members of The Duncan Hospital Community Outreach Team. Those in this group live with disabilities themselves or care for loved ones who do. Today’s visit is about more than medical care. The team…
Read MoreSeeing Progress Firsthand: 2025 Trustee Visit to The Duncan Hospital
We’re delighted that one of our trustees, Professor Gordon Mackay, is currently visiting The Duncan Hospital to catch up with friends Dr’s Prabhu and Blessy Joseph and to see firsthand the many developments that have taken place since the trustees’ last visit in November 2024. That visit marked a very special occasion, the inauguration of the…
Read MoreFrom Exams to the New Clanton Block: News from Our Sponsored Nurses
We’ve just had a lovely update – and some brilliant photos – from Dorcas Lepcha, Nursing Principal at Duncan Hospital – EHA The older sponsored nursing students have finished their internal assessments and are now hard at work preparing for their final board exams this October – (we wish them all luck) Meanwhile, some of…
Read MoreDr Philip Finny Visits Scotland: Strengthening Ties with The Duncan Hospital Charitable Trust
We were delighted to welcome Dr Philip Finny to Scotland recently. A long-time friend and supporter of the Duncan Hospital Charitable Trust (DHCT). Dr Finny spent many years working at The Duncan Hospital in Bihar, India. Now based in southern India, he continues to be closely connected to the hospital and plays an active role…
Read More10 Nurses Sponsored – Thanks to You!
Thanks to your incredible generosity – both online and through the Giving Tree in Dunblane – we are thrilled to share that we are now able to sponsor 10 student nurses for their full three years of training at The Duncan Hospital in Bihar, India. On our recent visit to The Duncan, we had the privilege of meeting several of these remarkable young…
Read MoreFlares, Funk, and Fundraising – A Groovy Night in Dunblane for The Duncan Hospital!
Dunblane in Scotland was transported back in time last weekend as disco fever swept through the town for an unforgettable DHCT 70s Night in aid of The Duncan Hospital. With flares, sequins, and platforms galore, the event was a dazzling success, raising an amazing £2,330, every penny of which will go directly to support the…
Read MoreGenerous Donation Funds Nursing Futures at The Duncan Hospital
All at the DHCT would like to say a huge thankyou to Mr Bill Laurie, who has kindly donated the fantastic sum of £6000 to The Duncan Hospital Charitable Trust via the Soroptimist Falkirk group. This is thanks to a legacy from his late wife, former Soroptimist member, Elspeth Laurie, who sadly died in 2021.…
Read MoreA heartfelt thankyou to The Giving Tree
A huge thank you to the amazing staff and volunteers at The Giving Tree in Dunblane, who braved a chilly evening to hear DHCT Trustee, Dr. Graham Watson share an inspiring update on last year’s trustee visit to The Duncan Hospital, Bihar. Dr. Watson reflected on attending the inauguration of the new Clanton Nursing Academic…
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