Colleagues from Maggie’s and staff from Forth Valley Royal Hospital got together to launch Maggie’s Kitchen Table Day – Gather and Give, a new national fundraising campaign for the charity which offers free practical, emotional and social support for people… read more →
What do Eric Clapton, William Shatner and Sylvester Stallone have in common, apart from all being famous celebrities? The answer is tinnitus, often described as ‘ringing in the ears.’ It is a condition which can be extremely distressing and the… read more →
Outline plans for a new £2.4m health centre in Doune have been approved by the Board of NHS Forth Valley. This would see the development of a larger, purpose-built health centre capable of delivering a wide range of local health… read more →
A new national helpline can now be accessed by patients from Forth Valley who have muscle, back and joint problems which are commonly referred to as musculoskeletal conditions. People over 16, who are registered with a GP, and have conditions… read more →
The front of Forth Valley Royal Hospital has been turned into a giant cinema screen to spread health messages covering topics from cancer screening to organ donation and to showcase artwork produced by local patients, school pupils and staff. Details… read more →
Prisoners and staff at Cornton Vale have been busy with wool and needles, helping to keep new-born babies warm. Instead of the usual ‘Tubigrip’ type hat, babies born at Forth Valley Royal Hospital now receive a beautiful handmade woollen hat,… read more →