One of the first patients to have their Diabetic Retinal Screening carried out at Clackmannanshire Community Healthcare Centre has described it as “a wonderful idea.” Alice Russell, who attended one… read more →
The work of an American artist is helping brighten the walls of the 16 birthing rooms at Forth Valley Royal Hospital. The wall panels, which aim to make the labour… read more →
The Healthcare Environment Inspectorate (HEI) – part of Healthcare Improvement Scotland – today (Monday) published its report relating to an announced inspection visit to Falkirk Community Hospital on Wednesday 28… read more →
Big successes in weight management for patients with diabetes have been reported by community dietitians in NHS Forth Valley. A pilot project has seen individual patients shed up to three… read more →
Work on the Lanarkshire Beatson, a £22m radiotherapy centre for the West of Scotland, is underway. To celebrate the start of construction, Cabinet Secretary for Health Alex Neil was invited… read more →
The search is on for Scotland’s top health workers as people from Forth Valley are being urged to nominate their local healthcare hero. Every year, the Scottish Health Awards recognise… read more →
Public health experts in NHS Forth Valley have confirmed that a member of staff at East Plean Primary School has recently been diagnosed with TB (tuberculosis) affecting the lungs, and… read more →
The ‘moments that matter’ to cancer patients – such as good communication and support – have been explored at a two day event at Forth Valley Royal Hospital. This ‘Way… read more →
A team of midwives and doctors from the same Bristol unit that features in the hit TV show ‘One Born Every Minute’ were in Forth Valley recently, training maternity teams… read more →
An innovative new Care Village on the grounds of Stirling Community Hospital gained planning permission at Stirling Council’s Planning Panel on 23 June. The site masterplan includes proposals for a… read more →