Nursing staff from across NHS Forth Valley have been recognised for their incredible care, leadership, support and innovation at the inaugural RCN Scotland Nurse of the Year Awards – scooping two overall winners and five runners up awards. NHS Forth… read more →
Local people who are eligible are being encouraged to take up the offer of a Covid-19 booster vaccination before the national spring booster programme ends on Friday 30th June 2023. The offer of first and second doses of Covid-19 vaccine… read more →
A one-year pilot has been launched in NHS Forth Valley in a bid to diagnose and treat Hepatitis C much more speedily. The initiative, aimed at harder-to-reach groups, will bring finger-prick results within an hour or so rather than waiting… read more →
The first two physiotherapists from overseas recently arrived at Forth Valley Royal Hospital, bringing with them a wealth of knowledge and experience. They have been recruited, in partnership with NHS Professionals, as part of a Scottish Government initiative to increase… read more →
The Keynotes, an inclusive singing group supported by Key in Falkirk has enjoyed tremendous success since they first formed in March 2022. The group, which is largely made up of adults with learning disabilities, came about as a response to… read more →
Efforts continue to free up capacity and reduce delays in local hospital, community and primary care services across Forth Valley. This includes the creation of a new dedicated entrance to the Urgent Care Centre at Forth Valley Royal Hospital to… read more →
More than 250 staff with a total of 6730 years of service between them have received Long Service Awards from NHS Forth Valley. They include NHS Forth Valley pharmacy technician Helen McCabe, who notched up an incredible half a century… read more →
In the first ever RCN Scotland Nurse of the Year Awards, NHS Forth Valley is top of the leader board for the highest number of finalists. Eight local staff, students and teams have been selected as finalists in 6 of… read more →
Patients and members of the public across Forth Valley are being invited to nominate their local healthcare heroes for an NHS Forth Valley Staff Award. The 2023 awards aim to recognise the outstanding work, care and commitment of local NHS… read more →
A book of reflections, gathered from staff across NHS Forth Valley during the Covid-19 pandemic, was handed over as part of local celebrations to mark International Nurses Day on 12th May 2023. It was presented by local nurse and RCN… read more →