With just five days left to get ‘boosted by the Bells’, NHS Forth Valley is urging all remaining over-18s to come along to a local drop-in vaccination clinic or book an appointment for their Covid-19 vaccine booster. Young people aged… read more →
NHS Forth Valley is preparing for its toughest winter yet as it faces large numbers of seriously ill patients requiring hospital treatment along with high rates of coronavirus in local communities, including the rapid spread of the new Omicron variant.… read more →
Following the recent publication of national data showing the success of the Covid-19 LFD testing programme, NHS Forth Valley’s Director of Public Health, Dr Graham Foster, is urging local people to take more Covid-19 tests as it is clear the… read more →
People aged 40-49 years old in NHS Forth Valley are being urged to use the NHS Inform online portal or the national vaccination helpline to book their Covid-19 booster appointments. Appointments are available during December 2021 and should continue to… read more →
NHS Forth Valley today reminded people of the key protections already in place that are essential in reducing the spread of Covid-19, following cases of the new Omicron variant being identified in Scotland. Supporting the Scottish Government’s new Living Safely… read more →
Forth Valley patients with certain bowel symptoms are set to benefit from a new diagnostic technique which could improve diagnosis as well as avoid the need for a colonoscopy and help reduce waiting lists. The new digital probe, known as… read more →
People in the Forth Valley area eligible for their Covid-19 vaccine booster and flu jabs are being encouraged to book their vaccination appointments via a national online booking portal. Those aged 50 to 59, unpaid carers who are 16 and… read more →
Community pharmacies across Forth Valley have provided more than 100,000 patient consultations since January 2021, helping to relieve pressure on local GP and hospital services. By accessing healthcare advice and treatment at their local pharmacy, many people have also avoided… read more →
A new website for people with diabetes, which has been launched by NHS Forth Valley, is already proving a big hit, with more than 20,000 visits since the site went live. The figures have been released to coincide with World… read more →
Thanks to the innovative skills of two specialist NHS Forth Valley physiotherapists, 846 walking aids have been returned to NHS Forth Valley in the past 7 months representing a saving of more than £6,500 against the cost of buying replacements.… read more →