People experiencing mental health problems, who come to the attention of the Police Scotland or Transport Police within Forth Valley, are now getting quicker access to direct care and treatment, which, in many cases, avoids the need for them to… read more →
A Fallin man whose life has been transformed by organ donation has shared his story to mark Organ Donation Week (02 September – 09 September 2019). Robert Ford, 24, received a liver transplant in October 2018, a year after his… read more →
Tens of thousands of pounds have been saved following a three year campaign by NHS Forth Valley theatre staff at Forth Valley Royal Hospital to reduce their carbon footprint and help save the planet. Measures taken have included discontinuing the… read more →
A new MRI room, complete with a special backlit picture ceiling, has been unveiled in the radiology department at Forth Valley Royal Hospital. The room houses a second state-of-the-art MRI scanner which was delivered to Forth Valley Royal Hospital earlier… read more →
Patients and members of the public across Forth Valley are being invited to nominate their local health hero for a NHS Forth Valley Staff Award. The 2019 awards aim to recognise the outstanding work, care and commitment of local NHS… read more →
A second state-of-the-art MRI scanner has been delivered to Forth Valley Royal Hospital as part of a major new plan to increase diagnostic, surgical and inpatient capacity. The £1million specialist 3Tesla scanner, which weights 8 tonnes, was carefully craned into… read more →
Scotland’s largest electric bike hire scheme, Forth Bike was launched today at Forth Valley Royal Hospital. Overtaking city-wide schemes planned for Glasgow and Edinburgh, the 120 e-bike project by charity Forth Environment Link will also be the UK’s first cross… read more →
The first of two additional operating theatres will open at Forth Valley Royal Hospital on Monday 24th June 2019 as part of a major new plan to increase diagnostic, surgical and inpatient capacity. Extra operating lists are already running in… read more →
The green credentials surrounding the development of Forth Valley Royal Hospital have been recognised by a national organisation dedicated to making places good for both people and wildlife. Building with Nature the UK’s first benchmark for green infrastructure, has selected… read more →
NHS Forth Valley Consultant Haematologist, Dr Roddy Neilson has been appointed a Queen’s Honorary Physician (QHP) by the Army. He’s believed to be the first haematologist to be appointed to this role. His appointment is in recognition of his work… read more →
