Four of the five GPs at Dr Stirling & Partners Medical Practice at Alloa have confirmed that they plan to leave or retire over the next few months and, as a result, NHS Forth Valley will take over temporary responsibility… read more →
Around 90 NHS Forth Valley staff, with a total of 2,590 years service between them, received a Long Service Award after achieving 20, 30 or 40 years service. They attended a special award ceremony at Forth Valley Royal Hospital to… read more →
A new deal for carers which comes into force in April 2018 will be one of the topics discussed at a public engagement meeting on Wednesday 7th February 2018 in Sauchie Community Hall, Mar Place, Sauchie. Organised by NHS Forth… read more →
Public asked to share views on development of public areas and green space Members of the public, local residents and community groups are being encouraged to attend a local information and engagement event to find out more about the new… read more →
People with underlying health conditions in Forth Valley are being urged to get the free flu vaccine. The call comes after statistics highlighting that 54%[i] of at risk people in Forth Valley are yet to have the vaccine. As well… read more →
Emergency staff from across Scotland have been taking part in a trauma course at Forth Valley Royal Hospital, believed to be the first of its kind in the country. Fifteen participants from five Health Boards spent the day battling to… read more →
People with flu like symptoms are being advised to try manage the condition at home following a sharp increase in the number of people attending GP practices and the Emergency Department at Forth Valley Royal Hospital seeking treatment for colds… read more →
Following an increase in levels of influenza across Scotland, NHS Forth Valley is asking people who have symptoms of a respiratory illness not to visit the area’s hospitals until their symptoms have disappeared. Dr Jennifer Champion, NHS Forth Valley Consultant… read more →
NHS Forth Valley is gearing up to cope with extra demands over the festive season and is urging the public to make use of local GP, pharmacy and minor injuries services to avoid putting extra pressure on the Emergency Department… read more →
A landmark trial funded by Diabetes UK, which includes several GP practices in Forth Valley, suggests it is possible to put Type 2 diabetes into remission using an intensive weight management programme called Counterweight plus delivered entirely in primary care.… read more →
