Students in the NHS Forth Valley are encouraged to ensure their vaccinations are up to date before heading off to college or university this year. Infectious diseases such as meningitis,… read more →

With Scotland’s Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccination programme set to begin later this summer, NHS Forth Valley and Public Health Scotland (PHS) are encouraging older adults to look out for their… read more →

Three staff from NHS Forth Valley have received honorary appointments by the University of Stirling. Dr Paul Athanasopoulos, a Registrar in Public Health Medicine, Wendy Nimmo, Innovation Lead and Sharon… read more →

With the school holidays underway, NHS Forth Valley is reminding the public of how best to avoid catching stomach bugs during visits to petting zoos and farms. Each year people… read more →

Ross McGuffie, who is currently the Chief Officer of Health and Social Care in North Lanarkshire, has been appointed as the new Chief Executive for NHS Forth Valley. Ross has… read more →

Families who suffer the tragic loss of a baby now have access to additional counselling and support at home thanks to a new partnership between NHS Forth Valley and the… read more →

NHS Scotland is rolling out a new text message service to make sure that their waiting lists are up to date, and check whether patients still require their appointments or… read more →

NHS Forth Valley’s Community Health Visiting Services have successfully maintained their UNICEF’s Baby Friendly Award accreditation with flying colours. Following a detailed assessment of local breastfeeding services and support, the… read more →

NHS Forth Valley is reminding people how to access health information, advice and treatment ahead of the public holiday on Monday 6th May 2024. Although GP practices will be closed… read more →

A new state of the art system, that combines two scanning technologies to enhance diagnosis for cancer, urology and endocrine patients, has been introduced at Forth Valley Royal Hospital. The… read more →