Contact tracing is underway at Grangemouth High School following confirmation of a small number of unrelated cases of Covid-19. Initial information suggests that the individuals contacted the virus outside of the school and there is no evidence at this stage… read more →
Charity Forth Environment Link is set to launch a free roadside bike repair service for NHS key workers to encourage them to keep on cycling to work during the coronavirus pandemic. The Bike Medic scheme responds to a surge in… read more →
NHS Forth Valley’s Test and Protect team is currently carrying out COVID-19 contact tracing in the following schools/nursery: Maddiston Nursery – Falkirk St Francis Xavier’s Primary School – Falkirk Riverside Primary School – Stirling St Modan’s High School – Stirling Carrongrange… read more →
Healthcare professionals at Forth Valley hospitals are urging patients with diabetes and endocrine conditions to take part in telephone and video consultations for outpatient appointments, rather than attending for face-to-face checks. The arrival of Covid-19 has led to a major… read more →
Flu vaccinations are beginning in Forth Valley, with the first taking place in Bo’ness on Monday 28th September followed by the Falkirk area. This year, due to Covid-19, a very different approach is being taken to maintain physical distancing and… read more →
NHS Forth Valley’s Test and Protect team is currently carrying out COVID-19 contact tracing in St Mungo’s High School, St Margaret’s Primary School Polmont and Stenhousemuir Primary School. Initial information suggests the virus was contracted outside of the schools and… read more →
NHS Forth Valley’s Test and Protect team is carrying out COVID-19 contact tracing at Cowie Nursery and Strathyre Primary School. Initial information suggests the virus was contracted outside of the school and nursery and there is no evidence at this… read more →
People in Forth Valley are being urged to download the new Protect Scotland app to suppress the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). The free app, available now on Apple and Google stores, will enhance existing Test and Protect contact tracing measures,… read more →
A new service has been launched in Forth Valley to provide quicker, more convenient treatment for minor injuries and avoid overcrowding to help keep staff and patients safe. Anyone with a minor injury is now being asked to Call MIA… read more →
Memories of giving birth to a daughter prematurely some 70 years ago, has prompted a Falkirk mother to knit more than 70 baby hats for the neonatal unit at Forth Valley Royal Hospital, as a way of saying thank you.… read more →