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 →

Parents of school pupils in NHS Forth Valley are being asked to look out for vaccine consent forms being sent home from school. In Scotland, a number of vaccines are offered to young people in secondary school to provide them… read more →

Students in the Forth Valley area are encouraged to ensure their vaccinations are up to date before returning to college or university this year. Infectious diseases that can cause meningitis and other serious conditions can spread easily in universities and… read more →

NHS Forth Valley has announced its continued leadership in the National Green Theatres Programme, a groundbreaking initiative launched in May 2023 to reduce the carbon footprint of NHS Scotland while ensuring more environmentally sustainable healthcare. The programme was inspired by… read more →

 The latest cohort of graduates on NHS Forth Valley’s THRIVE to Keep Well programme have celebrated receiving their certificates at the end of a 16-week learning session. The programme, designed to build confidence, motivation and self-esteem amongst women, saw two… read more →

NHS Forth Valley is facing increasing pressure following a sharp increase in the number of patients with flu and other respiratory viruses in recent days, as cases continue to spread widely in the community. Garry Fraser, NHS Forth Valley Director… read more →

NHS Forth Valley is recruiting three new Non-Executive Board members to play a key role in shaping the future of health services across the area. Neena Mahal, Interim Chair of NHS Forth Valley, said: “This is an exciting time to… read more →