A NHS Forth Valley health visitor has been awarded the prestigious title of Queen’s Nurse. Deborah Wishart was selected earlier this year to take part in a nine-month development programme run by the Queen’s Nursing Institute Scotland (QNIS). She was nominated by her employers for her… read more →
Current waiting times for the Emergency Department at Forth Valley Royal Hospital and the Minor Injuries Unit (MIU) at Stirling Health and Care Village can now be checked online. The information, which can be accessed on the NHS Forth Valley… read more →
A trial virtual emergency consultation programme for eye patients has led to quicker treatment times and removed the need for follow up hospital appointments in more than half of cases, according to researchers. The tele-ophthalmology system, developed by the University… read more →
NHS Forth Valley is one of six Health Boards in Scotland taking part in a series of local social media campaigns designed to encourage anyone who has dropped out of specialist treatment for Hepatitis C to re-engage with health professionals.… read more →
Two Forth Valley dietitians are among only six in Scotland to recently achieve a prescribing qualification, one of them being the first in the country to become a non medical prescriber in an acute setting. It was only recently that… read more →
A new MRI room, complete with a special backlit picture ceiling, has been unveiled in the radiology department at Forth Valley Royal Hospital. The room houses a second state-of-the-art MRI scanner which was delivered to Forth Valley Royal Hospital earlier… read more →
NHS Forth Valley is looking for a new member to join its Board as a Whistleblowing Champion. The role is part of a national development which will see dedicated Whistleblowing Champions recruited to every Health Board in Scotland by the… read more →
A campaign highlighting the role that early diagnosis can have on improving cancer survival is back on screens this week. New research shows impact on family is one of people’s greatest fears about having cancer1, more than the treatment or… read more →
Patients and members of the public across Forth Valley are being invited to nominate their local health hero for a NHS Forth Valley Staff Award. The 2019 awards aim to recognise the outstanding work, care and commitment of local NHS… read more →
With warm weather forecast over the next week or two, health experts at NHS Forth Valley are reminding local people to stay safe in the sun. NHS Forth Valley’s Director of Public Health and Strategic Planning, Dr Graham Foster said:… read more →
