Forth Valley Royal Hospital has officially opened a new 23-bed Frailty Unit within its Acute Assessment Unit, dedicated to delivering high-quality care for frail older patients. The Unit, which has only been operational for a few weeks, is already showing… read more →
A new National Specialty Cardiology Advanced Practice Framework has been launched following a collaboration between NHS Education for Scotland (NES) and Scottish NHS Health Boards. Delivery of this innovative framework, led by Leeanne Macklin, NHS Forth Valley Senior Cardiology Advanced… read more →
As we mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, it’s important to reflect on the contributions of healthcare staff and hospitals, like the former Stirling Royal Infirmary, which played a significant role in supporting both the… read more →
NHS Forth Valley is part of a groundbreaking new three-year project to support independent living and enhance the quality of life for people living with dementia. The £2million CONSOLIDATE network led by Heriot-Watt university brings together a number of NHS… read more →
NHS Forth Valley is urging the public to ensure they access the Right Care in the Right Place over the upcoming Easter holiday weekend, as demand for services is expected to be high across hospital, social care, primary care, and… read more →
NHS Forth Valley’s Research and Development Unit has announced a significant achievement as the first unit in Europe to open a new clinical trial focused on research into advanced and recurrent lung cancer. The trial will test a novel immunotherapy… read more →
NHS Forth Valley is seeking a new Chair to lead the local Health Board. Accountable to Scottish Ministers, this important role will help shape the future of local health services and provide assurance that the NHS Board is working effectively,… read more →
NHS Forth Valley is urging everyone offered a COVID-19 vaccine this spring to come forward, get vaccinated and stay protected – because COVID-19 hasn’t disappeared. Last summer in Scotland, there were more than 10,000 reported cases of COVID-19 and over… read more →
NHS Forth Valley is continuing its commitment to improving patient care with the installation of a third CT scanner at Forth Valley Royal Hospital, adding capacity for 6,500 additional scans per year and helping to address the increasing demand for… read more →
NHS Forth Valley continues to reduce waiting times in a number of key areas, with waiting times for diagnostic scans and urology treatment dropping by 22% between April 2024 and September 2024. Additional national and local investment, along with the… read more →
