New community testing centres are to open in Forth Valley over the next few weeks to offer rapid testing to local people who do not have any symptoms of COVID-19. The move is part of national plans to expand community… read more →

More than 75,000 people across Forth Valley have now received the Covid-19 vaccine following the expansion of the programme to include those aged over 65 and extremely clinically vulnerable people who were previously asked to shield. Work is now underway… read more →

Forth Valley patients have played a vital role in research which shows that a drug normally used to treat arthritis, combined with a steroid, could be a life-saver for some of the sickest people with Covid-19. A total of 77… read more →

NHS Forth Valley and Police Scotland have joined forces in a scheme to help trace vulnerable missing patients, including those with dementia. The Herbert Protocol is a well-established initiative already used elsewhere in Scotland and the wider UK. It originated… read more →

Young teens living in Forth Valley are being urged to join the fight against COVID-19 by downloading the Protect Scotland app. The free app is now available to those aged 12-15, and parents are being asked to encourage their child… read more →

Covid-19 vaccinations will begin in Forth Valley on Tuesday 8th December 2020 with frontline health and social care staff along with care home workers set to the first to receive the initial supplies of the new Pfzier/BioNTech vaccine at clinics… read more →

Older people in Forth Valley who are acutely unwell may now be able to recover at home, rather than having to be admitted to hospital. Under the new service, known as Hospital at Home, Consultants will go out to see… read more →

We would like to extend our deepest sympathy to those who have lost loved ones in these sad circumstances. The safety of residents is paramount and we are continuing to closely monitor the situation in partnership with the care home… read more →

NHS Forth Valley’s Test and Protect team is carrying out COVID-19 contact tracing in the following Schools. Clackmannanshire Tillicoultry Primary School Alloa Academy  Falkirk Bonnybridge Primary School Antonine Primary School Bo’ness Academy Denny High School Stirling East Plean Primary School  Bannockburn High… read more →

People across Forth Valley are being asked to make more use of local minor injuries, GP and pharmacy services to avoid putting additional pressure on Forth Valley Royal Hospital which is currently very busy as activity continues to increase. While… read more →