NHS Forth Valley Maternity Services has introduced a new email service to make it easier for pregnant women to make their first appointment with a midwife. The new email address pregnantfv@nhs.net , which will be available from Monday 6th October… read more →
Falkirk West MSP Michael Matheson today (Monday 29 September) launched three vital support services in Forth Valley for people diagnosed with breast cancer. Run by leading support charity Breast Cancer Care Scotland in partnership with NHS Forth Valley, the new… read more →
Local organisations in Forth Valley are pledging their support for a new campaign, which highlights the damaging effect discriminatory language can have in the workplace. The ‘No Bystanders’ campaign is the brainchild of Stonewall Scotland, a charity which works to… read more →
Two local charities, So Precious and Water Babies (Central Scotland), teamed up recently to raise £11,000 for a special incubator for the neonatal unit at Forth Valley Royal Hospital. Known as a BabyTherm it will be used by both premature… read more →
An interactive programme for young people which explores privacy and trust in social media use is being launched across Forth Valley. Developed by NHS Forth Valley Health Promotion staff and Falkirk Community Trust, ‘Like?’ is a programme designed to encourage… read more →
This summer, Starlight Children’s Foundation will bring a big dose of sunshine to young patients at Forth Valley Royal Hospital when its amazing pop-up pantomime pays a visit. Starlight is national charity that grants wishes for seriously and terminally ill… read more →
Families bereaved by suicide are being invited to a service of remembrance in the Spiritual Care Centre at Forth Valley Royal Hospital in Larbert on Monday 15th September 2014 at 7pm. The service will offer a gentle atmosphere where people… read more →
Forestry Commission Scotland is inviting parents and children to keep Sunday 17 August free for the Larbert Fun Day taking place at Larbert Woods in the grounds of Forth Valley Royal Hospital. Runing from 11am until 3pm, Larbert Fun Day… read more →
Around 1500 people throughout Forth Valley are thought to be living with the silent disease, Hepatitis C without knowing it. Now a major advertising campaign on buses, posters and local radio is urging anyone who thinks they may have been… read more →
The work of an American artist is helping brighten the walls of the 16 birthing rooms at Forth Valley Royal Hospital. The wall panels, which aim to make the labour suite more welcoming and help distract from medical equipment, are… read more →
