Residents in care homes for older adults are the first to receive their spring COVID-19 booster as the latest stage of the national vaccination programme gets underway. Following recent advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI), a… read more →
NHS Forth Valley today encouraged people to look after their mental wellbeing, highlighting the support available to those dealing with life’s challenges. Mind to Mind, hosted on NHS Inform, features over 30 videos of people talking about their own mental… read more →
The Urology Department at Forth Valley Royal Hospital has become the first in Scotland to set up a new service for treating patients who have a suspected recurrence of bladder cancer. Known as TULA (Trans Urethral Laser Ablation), it enables… read more →
A series of projects will be aligned in a new long-term planning approach for health and care services across Falkirk and wider Forth Valley area. A review of the way community-based services are delivered has already been conducted as part… read more →
Proposals to develop and improve GP premises across the majority of Forth Valley will now be aligned in a new long-term planning approach for primary care and other healthcare facilities across Forth Valley. Originally the plan was to develop separate… read more →
Local sports clubs, charities, businesses, community venues, groups and representatives from across Forth Valley have committed to help reduce the harm from smoking by supporting Scotland’s Charter for a Tobacco-free Generation by 2034. During a local community event timed to… read more →
Positive discussions are underway to explore the development of a new NHS dental practice in Callander to support local NHS patients from Callander and the surrounding area. The Infinity Blu Dental Care and Implant Clinic, which is located on the… read more →
Mental Health Project Benefits Health and Care Students at Forth Valley College Funding from the NHS has seen a ‘Mental Health Matters’ project become a huge success at Forth Valley College. In partnership with Falkirk and District Association for Mental… read more →
Patients with minor injuries are being encouraged to attend local Minor Injuries Units (MIUs) to access faster healthcare advice and treatment. There is a dedicated MIU at Stirling Health and Care Village and a minor injuries service at Forth Valley… read more →
Three new courses to lay the foundations for a career in the health and care sector, are recruiting now at Forth Valley College. The innovative short courses are some of the first to be offered through the Forth Valley University… read more →