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 →
When Airth couple Jim and Nessie Cowie celebrated their diamond wedding recently, they asked friends and relatives to forget about presents and give money instead to help Parkinson’s patients at Forth Valley Royal Hospital. Their gesture resulted in a cheque… read more →
A second state-of-the-art MRI scanner has been delivered to Forth Valley Royal Hospital as part of a major new plan to increase diagnostic, surgical and inpatient capacity. The £1million specialist 3Tesla scanner, which weights 8 tonnes, was carefully craned into… read more →
Parents from across Clackmannanshire took part in a special celebration event recently to mark the completion of a life-changing programme to set them on course for a brighter future. A total of nine women took part in THRIVE to Keep… read more →
The first of two additional operating theatres will open at Forth Valley Royal Hospital on Monday 24th June 2019 as part of a major new plan to increase diagnostic, surgical and inpatient capacity. Extra operating lists are already running in… read more →
Action to reduce inequalities and improve access to services will be taken forward over the next year as part of wider plans to improve health and care across Forth Valley. NHS Forth Valley’s Annual Operational Plan for 2019/20 outlines plans… read more →
One of the recipients of this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours is NHS Forth Valley’s Deputy Nurse Director, Rita Ciccu Moore, who has been awarded an MBE for services to nursing and to the NHS Forth Valley Nurses Choir. Rita has… read more →
