Swallowing a small sponge on a string could replace traditional endoscopy tests as an equally effective but faster and less invasive way of diagnosing cancer at early stage for patients at risk of developing oesophageal cancer. NHS Forth Valley is… read more →
Contact tracing is taking place at Hillview Nursery in Stirling and close contacts have been identified and advised to self-isolate in line with national guidance.
A ward at Falkirk Community Hospital, which was closed because of a small number of suspected cases of Covid-19, has now re-opened after subsequent tests proved negative. Staff and patients were kept aware of developments whilst investigations were undertaken and… read more →
NHS Forth Valley’s Test and Protect team is carrying out Covid-19 contact tracing at Strathdevon ELC (Nursery) in Dollar. Initial information suggests the virus was contracted outside of the ELC and there is no evidence at this stage of any… read more →
A senior health professional, who works as a Locality Manager with the Falkirk Health and Social Care Partnership, has said she feels ‘truly blessed’ to have been awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM) in the recent Queen’s Birthday Honours. Marlyn… read more →
NHS Forth Valley can confirm that a ward at Falkirk Community Hospital has suspended new admissions and paused visiting on a temporary basis as a precautionary measure whilst investigations are undertaken into a small number of cases of Covid-19. These… read more →
A mobile testing centre for Covid-19 is to be set up in two villages near Stirling after a number of people in the Fallin and Cowie areas tested positive for coronavirus. There is evidence of spread in the local community and infections have also affected schools.… read more →
Contact tracing is taking place at the following schools and close contacts have been identified and advised to self-isolate in line with national guidance. Robust control measures were already in place to protect the health of pupils and staff and… read more →
Patients in Forth Valley hospitals are being invited to pick up their brushes and paint, courtesy of a free Creative Art Bag provided by the charity Artlink Central. The bags include art materials, such as colours, brushes and different types… read more →
The UK Government has today [Saturday 10 October], opened a new walk-through coronavirus testing centre at The Engine Shed in Stirling. Located in the city centre, the site is easily accessible for people without a car. The new facility is… read more →