Two groups of young people in Falkirk are celebrating their achievements this October after completing training programmes that help them move into jobs in a range of sectors, including health and social care. On Thursday 2 October, seven young people… read more →

Following extensive engagement, NHS Forth Valley has unveiled a bold new Strategy that aims to transform the way health and care is delivered across the region over the next decade. The NHS Forth Valley Population Health and Care Strategy (2025… read more →

Grant funding worth £64,758 has been awarded to the Forth Valley University College NHS Partnership to design and develop an innovative Fast Track to BSc Nursing Programme. The Test of Change grant will underpin a pioneering initiative, jointly led by… read more →

Following an open recruitment process, the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care, Neil Gray MSP, today announced the appointment of Neena Mahal MBE DL as Chair of NHS Forth Valley Board. Neena has been Interim Chair of the Board… read more →

NHS Forth Valley’s THRIVE to Keep Well programme celebrated the success of 10 women who recently completed this Health and Wellbeing programme. The 16-week programme enables local women from across the Falkirk Council area to support each other and achieve… read more →

First Minister John Swinney praised the work of local healthcare staff during a visit to NHS Forth Valley’s Hospital at Home Service. During the visit he also announced additional investment to expand the service across Scotland, including £4.4m for NHS… read more →

Many local pharmacists across Forth Valley are now able to offer free treatment, including antibiotics, if appropriate, and expert advice for a wide range of health conditions which could avoid the need to visit a GP Practice for an appointment… read more →

NHS Forth Valley has launched a new clinical trial at Forth Valley Royal Hospital to give local patients access to an innovative new treatment for psoriatic arthritis. Psoriatic arthritis is a type of arthritis that develops in around 1 in… read more →

NHS Forth Valley has introduced a new Rapid Cancer Diagnostic Service (RCDS), designed to speed up cancer diagnosis for patients whose symptoms do not meet standard referral criteria for access to suspected cancer pathways. This initiative aims to provide faster… read more →

NHS Forth Valley is inviting the public to have their say on a bold new strategy that aims to transform the way health and care is delivered across the region over the next decade. The draft NHS Forth Valley Population… read more →