The Communications Department is responsible for managing a wide range of activities designed to educate, inform and promote the work of NHS Forth Valley.

This includes developing and improving the NHS Forth Valley websites and staff intranet and publications such as Staff News, overseeing the development of NHS Forth Valley’s social media channels such as Facebook, Instagram, Threads, Twitter / X, LinkedIn and YouTube, organising official events and working with local, national and international media to raise awareness of service developments, changes and achievements.

Contact Communications

To contact the NHS Forth Valley Communications Team phone 01786 457243 or email fv.comms@nhs.scot (during office hours). If you need to speak to someone regarding an urgent media enquiry out-with normal office hours please contact the switchboard at Forth Valley Royal Hospital on 01324 566000 and ask for details of the on-call Communications Officer.

Forth Valley Health News

To find out the latest news and information visit the News section of the NHS Forth Valley website or watch the latest videos on our website. You can also keep up-to-date with all the latest developments by signing up to receive our health news and update direct to your inbox below (you can unsubscribe at any time) and by following us on Twitter/X – @NHSForthValley and Instagram  or ‘liking’ us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/nhsforthvalley

Social Media

NHS Forth Valley uses a number of Social Media channels to update patients, the general public and other key stakeholders on the latest news and key developments. Links to our official channels are listed below.