The finishing strokes have now been applied to a major arts project stretching across two buildings at the Stirling Health and Care Village – the GP and Minor Injuries Centre and the Bellfield Centre. Leigh Bagley, a contemporary textile and… read more →
A new app which could save patients with skin conditions having to go to hospital for follow-up appointments is about to be launched in NHS Forth Valley. It will enable a number of patients to link with health professionals at… read more →
Health professionals at NHS Forth Valley are appealing to the public to donate unused or unwanted Apple iPod shuffle devices to help with a new project Music with Meaning. The new project is a collaborative piece of work being undertaken… read more →
Patients in Ward 2 at Bo’ness Hospital can now take a step back in time, thanks to the work of volunteers from Denny and Bonnybridge Men’s Shed. They’ve converted a summer house at the bottom of the hospital garden into… read more →
Training courses in mental health first aid have been delivered by NHS Forth Valley in six secondary schools in the Falkirk area, with pupils reporting increased skills and confidence in recognising mental health problems. The programme involved senior youngsters from… read more →
A two year study carried out at two GP practices in Forth Valley, where physiotherapists are a first line of contact for musculoskeletal conditions rather than a GP, has declared the service a success and revealed a significant drop in… read more →
The green credentials surrounding the development of Forth Valley Royal Hospital have been recognised by a national organisation dedicated to making places good for both people and wildlife. Building with Nature the UK’s first benchmark for green infrastructure, has selected… read more →
NHS Forth Valley Consultant Haematologist, Dr Roddy Neilson has been appointed a Queen’s Honorary Physician (QHP) by the Army. He’s believed to be the first haematologist to be appointed to this role. His appointment is in recognition of his work… read more →
Forth Valley Police Division has donated £3,000 from their Community Partnership Fund to the Meadows to help purchase toys and equipment for the children’s area. The Meadows, which is located in one of the Bungalows off Stirling Road in Larbert,… read more →
A popular resource for pregnant women and their families has been updated to include the latest information on perinatal mental health support. A refreshed edition of Scotland’s ‘Ready Steady Baby’ publication was launched today in the Women and Children’s Unit… read more →