Two senior healthcare staff have been recognised by the University of Stirling for their contribution to the development of new training programmes, research and innovation. NHS Forth Valley’s Director of Allied Health Professions, Pauline Beirne has been appointed as an… read more →
A nurse from Larbert is among a group of 24 extraordinary community nurses and midwives to have been awarded the prestigious title of Queen’s Nurse. Chloe Richardson, a Community Learning Disability Charge Nurse at NHS Forth Valley, was selected earlier… read more →
The winners of this year’s NHS Forth Valley’s local Staff Awards were unveiled at an awards ceremony which highlighted the outstanding contribution made by healthcare staff across the organisation. Six winners were selected from more than 800 nominations put forward… read more →
Scotland’s winter vaccination programme has started in NHS Forth Valley with a range of groups being offered the flu vaccination, including those aged 50 – 64, teachers and support staff. Invitations to book or attend an appointment have already been… read more →
The NHS, which was was created on 5th July 1948, celebrated its 75th birthday on 5th July 2023. A number of events took place nationally and locally to help mark this major milestone. These included special receptions at the Scottish… read more →
A one-year pilot has been launched in NHS Forth Valley in a bid to diagnose and treat Hepatitis C much more speedily. The initiative, aimed at harder-to-reach groups, will bring finger-prick results within an hour or so rather than waiting… read more →
Clackmannanshire and Stirling Health and Social Care Partnership’s bold new Strategic Commissioning Plan has been approved by the Integration Joint Board. The 10-year plan sets out ambitious key local priorities for health and social care services to ensure people are… read more →
An exciting course has been revived through the Forth Valley University College NHS Partnership to help local people SWAP careers and enter into nursing. The Scottish Wider Access Programme (SWAP) Access to Nursing course has returned to Forth Valley College… read more →
Health charity ASH Scotland is urging Forth Valley residents to consider giving up smoking this No Smoking Day (Wednesday 8 March 2023) to benefit their health, wellbeing and personal finances. The charity’s ‘Quit and Win’ campaign is highlighting that giving… read more →
A community-led food growing project using renewable energy is to be developed by the University of Stirling and Clackmannanshire Council. The Living Lab will transform derelict land next to Alloa’s Forthbank Recycling Centre, with work scheduled to begin in… read more →
