A wide range of work is underway to try to reduce pressure on local health and care services across Forth Valley which are facing unprecedented capacity and staffing pressures. Over the last few weeks, the number of Covid-19 cases has… read more →
A tiny camera, encapsulated in a pill, is now being used in Forth Valley Royal Hospital to help detect early signs of bowel cancer. The capsule, which is the size of a large vitamin pill, is swallowed by patients and… read more →
The Covid-19 booster programme is now underway in Forth Valley. Residents in care homes for older people are the first to be offered the Covid-19 booster vaccinations from Thursday 23rd September 2021. They will be offered both flu and Covid-19… read more →
Over half of people in Forth Valley have recorded their organ and tissue donation decision. New figures released to coincide with Organ and Tissue Donation Week (20-26 September 2021) reveal over half (52.3%) of people in the NHS Forth Valley… read more →
A team, which quickly set up a new system to supply medication to care home residents affected by Covid-19 has been shortlisted for a major national award which is determined by the results of a public vote. The Forth Valley… read more →
Primary and secondary school pupils in NHS Forth Valley will start receiving their flu vaccine from 14th September 2021 as Scotland’s biggest flu immunisation programme gets underway. Over four million people will be offered the free flu vaccine this year… read more →
Parents and carers of children aged 2-5 in NHS Forth Valley are being urged to get their child immunised against flu, particularly as immunity levels may be lower this year. Flu vaccination clinics for this age group are now underway… read more →
Staff at NHS Forth Valley are appealing to visitors to comply with guidance and advice when visiting loved ones in hospital. They say the number of visitors not observing the guidance around PPE is increasing, with many removing or lowering… read more →