Temporary visiting restrictions, which were introduced in local hospitals across the Forth Valley area on 3 December 2025 to protect local patients and staff, have been lifted with normal open visiting arrangements resuming across all inpatient areas from today (19… read more →
A new Rapid On Site Evaluation (ROSE)* service at Forth Valley Royal Hospital is helping to speed up and improve lung cancer diagnosis. The service, a collaboration between local respiratory and pathology teams, is already making a significant difference to… read more →
The George Cross medal, which was awarded to all NHS Scotland staff, was displayed for the first time at Forth Valley Royal Hospital. Presented to the four National Health Services of the United Kingdom, by Her Majesty The Queen in… read more →
The Oncology team at Forth Valley Royal Hospital has scooped a national award for its commitment to patients living with incurable blood cancer. Staff were presented with the Myeloma UK Clinical Service Excellence Programme (CSEP) Award in recognition of their… read more →
Forth Valley Royal Hospital Neonatal Unit has been awarded Gold accreditation by the national baby charity Bliss, recognising the outstanding care and support provided to premature and sick babies and their families. The award was formally presented during a special… read more →
A new breast cancer screening pathway can ease pressure on GP practices and prevent delays in diagnosis, research led by the University of Stirling has found. Dr Erica Gadsby, of the Faculty of Health Sciences and Sport, evaluated a pilot… read more →
Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care, Neil Gray, unveiled updated Scottish Referral Guidelines (SRGs) for suspected cancer during a visit to NHS Forth Valley’s recently opened Rapid Cancer Diagnostic Service (RCDS) based at Forth Valley Royal Hospital. During a… read more →
We have been made aware of a scam phone call from someone claiming to be from Public Health, asking individuals about their vaccination status. The number reported in one case was 07441 472225, which has been flagged online as a known scam number. Please be… read more →
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 →
