NHS Forth Valley today backed a campaign encouraging people to get persistent symptoms that aren’t normal for them checked. The Scottish Government’s ‘Be the Early Bird’ campaign is back on screens and on air to reinforce that GP practices want… read more →
A free service to support people to return to work after illness or help those who are struggling with ill health whilst at work is available in Forth Valley without having to be referred by a healthcare professional. During the… read more →
Nursing staff from across NHS Forth Valley have been recognised for their incredible care, leadership, support and innovation at the inaugural RCN Scotland Nurse of the Year Awards – scooping two overall winners and five runners up awards. NHS Forth… read more →
Local people who are eligible are being encouraged to take up the offer of a Covid-19 booster vaccination before the national spring booster programme ends on Friday 30th June 2023. The offer of first and second doses of Covid-19 vaccine… read more →
NHS Forth Valley is backing a new campaign to encourage people across the area with possible cancer symptoms to seek help without delay. The Scottish Government’s ‘Be the Early Bird’ campaign reinforces the benefits of finding cancer at an earlier… read more →
Local people across Forth Valley are being urged to ensure they are protected against Covid-19 and flu this winter by getting vaccinated as soon as possible. Everyone aged over 65 should have received an appointment to attend a local vaccination… read more →
A new website has been created to make it easier for all healthcare professionals across Forth Valley to ‘prescribe’ a wide range of physical activities for local patients. The new Physical Activity web pages provide details of local activities, classes… read more →
‘Don’t let your protection fade’ is the message being given in a new TV, radio and digital campaign from the Scottish Government urging those eligible for winter vaccines to come forward when invited. Evidence shows that COVID-19 vaccine protection fades… read more →
NHS Forth Valley is increasing capacity and investing in additional staff to help reduce pressure on local health services as part of wider preparations for winter. The plans, which have been developed in collaboration with local staff and partners, were… read more →
A Forth Valley man, who has been waiting several years for a kidney transplant, has urged people not to be frightened about donating a kidney. 51-year-old Peter Donaldson, who undergoes dialysis three times a week at Forth Valley Royal Hospital,… read more →
