Ten new state-of-the art camera stacks have been purchased to support vital keyhole surgery carried out at Forth Valley Royal Hospital. The cameras provide clearer images, have much larger screens than previous cameras and also enable staff to record operations… read more →
A former NHS Forth Valley consultant in respiratory medicine, who played a pivotal role in tackling the Covid-19 pandemic, has been awarded an OBE in The Queen’s Birthday Honours 2021 for services to respiratory medicine in Forth Valley. Dr Melanie… read more →
Drop-in clinics for Covid-19 vaccinations are being set up on Fridays in Forth Valley, to target specific groups of people. Starting on Friday 18th June 2021, they will be available for anyone over 50 or in a priority group who… read more →
The orthopaedic team at Forth Valley Royal Hospital has recorded a spectacular success in carrying out hip and knee operations during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Figures just released show this service has achieved more than 80 per cent of normal… read more →
Eighteen to 29-year-olds in NHS Forth Valley now have until 8pm on Friday 11 June 2021 to register for the Covid-19 vaccine and get their appointment details sent to them by email or text. Those not registered by then will… read more →
NHS Forth Valley is seeking two new Non-Executive members to join its Board. As well as a strong commitment to improving the health of local people they are also particularly keen to encourage applications from people with previous clinical experience… read more →
More than 1500 residents have responded to an appeal to get tested for Covid-19 in the Tullibody area following an increase in the number of positive cases. Two mobile testing units are now in place (based at Tullibody South Campus… read more →
NHS Forth Valley is inviting all 18-29 year olds in the area to register online or by phone before Friday, 4 June, to get details of their COVID-19 vaccine appointment sent to them by email or text. Those not registering… read more →
NHS staff working at the vaccination centre based at Forth Valley College’s Stirling Campus were able to tuck into complimentary lunches at the Gallery Training Restaurant recently. FVC re-opened The Gallery to the public on Monday 10 May – the… read more →
Forth Valley patients who have broken an ankle are being invited to take part in a new national trial to determine whether using a special plaster cast is as good as having surgery for this kind of break. Open to… read more →
