The dangers of catching Covid-19 through car and van sharing have been highlighted by Public Health experts at NHS Forth Valley. The warning comes after a number of cases have been linked to people travelling together in vehicles, particularly those… 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 →
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 →
NHS Forth Valley’s Test and Protect Team is carrying out Covid-19 contact tracing after a number of people who have visited the two pubs –- both in Grahams Road – have tested positive for coronavirus. If you have been identified… read more →
With more than 130,000 people across Forth Valley being eligible for a flu vaccine this year our flu helpline has been very busy and we are sorry if you have experienced any difficulties getting through. To help address this we… read more →
St John Scotland has launched a new transport service to help dialysis patients across the Forth Valley. The service, run by volunteers and provided free to patients, will help those living with chronic kidney disease who must undergo dialysis at… read more →
Contact tracing is underway at Grangemouth High School following confirmation of a small number of unrelated cases of Covid-19. Initial information suggests that the individuals contacted the virus outside of the school and there is no evidence at this stage… read more →