The Falkirk Wheel and Kelpies are some of the iconic landmarks lighting up red on Friday 17 June in a powerful demonstration of support for #Red4Research Day. The day aims to get as many people as possible wearing red to… read more →
The visitor centre at HMP & YOI Polmont has become the first prison visitor centre in Scotland to sign up to the Breastfeeding Friendly Scotland (BFS) scheme. The scheme is a Scottish Government supported national scheme which is implemented locally… read more →
NHS Forth Valley is backing a new campaign designed to help people in the area look after their mental wellbeing. Mind to Mind, a new website hosted on NHS Inform, features over 30 videos of people talking about their own… read more →
A Consultant Neurologist at Forth Valley Royal Hospital has been recognised for his outstanding contribution to biomedical and health science. Prof Malcolm MacLeod, who is also Professor of Neurology and Translational Neuroscience at the University of Edinburgh, has been elected… read more →
We were delighted to welcome local people back to the Forth Valley Healthy Hearts Club which recently restarted face-to-face classes after offering online support throughout the pandemic. The club, which is based at the Peak sports centre in Stirling, provides… read more →
NHS Forth Valley is now inviting those aged 75 and over and those at highest risk of severe COVID-19 disease forward for their second booster vaccination. People in the following groups will receive a letter with appointment details: adults aged… read more →
NHS Forth Valley is now sending out letters with COVID-19 vaccination appointments to all parents and carers of all children aged five to 11. Children in this age group will be vaccinated in community clinics from 19 March 2022. This… read more →
ASH Scotland is urging Forth Valley residents to consider making a personal plan on national No Smoking Day today (Wednesday 9th March 2022) to give up smoking to help improve both their mental and physical health. The charity’s call, which… read more →
A new inspection report has commended the practices and processes in place to ensure adults at risk of harm are safe, protected and supported in Falkirk. The inspection, one of many taking place across Scotland, was jointly carried out by… read more →
The Clackmannanshire and Stirling Health and Social Care Partnership has been shortlisted for a COSLA Excellence award in recognition of its work to support care home residents and staff throughout the pandemic. The Care Home Assessment and Review Team (CHART)… read more →