The ‘moments that matter’ to cancer patients – such as good communication and support – have been explored at a two day event at Forth Valley Royal Hospital. This ‘Way Forward’ event involved patients, carers and oncology department staff and… read more →
A team of midwives and doctors from the same Bristol unit that features in the hit TV show ‘One Born Every Minute’ were in Forth Valley recently, training maternity teams from all over Scotland to manage obstetric emergencies and make… read more →
Babies in the neonatal unit at Forth Valley Royal Hospital can now get used to travelling in a car before they leave hospital – thanks to the gift of a Mamaroo which simulates the movement of a vehicle. The special… read more →
Two NHS Forth Valley Dietitians have been honoured by the British Dietetic Association at their recent 2014 annual awards ceremony in Birmingham. Nicola Henderson and Caroline Ritchie, who work at Forth Valley Royal Hospital, were awarded the BDA Dame Barbara… read more →
Almost £2.75 million pounds is being spent by NHS Forth Valley on state-of-the-art medical equipment. This includes £213,000 for two ultrasound scanners for cardiology, anaesthetic machines in theatres and a big upgrade of equipment in the audiology department. Although many… read more →
NHS Forth Valley’s Speech and Language Therapists are supporting a campaign designed to ‘give a voice’ to people with speech, language and communication needs. The ‘Giving Voice’ campaign aims to ensure the needs of patients, carers and families are met,… read more →
Staff and patients at the Oncology Department in Forth Valley Royal Hospital celebrated today after receiving a prestigious national award. The team at the Oncology Unit provide a wide range of treatments and support to patients with cancer from across… read more →
‘Branching Out’ – an innovative outdoor activity programme available to adults who use mental health services in the Forth Valley area – has received a prestigious Physical Activity and Health Alliance (PAHA) award from NHS Health Scotland in recognition of… read more →
Flanders fields of poppies will bloom and blow at Forth Valley Royal Hospital this year to mark 100 years since the start of the First World War and as a mark of remembrance of the sacrifice in conflicts that the Armed… read more →
Local businesses have dug deep to show their support for the new Maggie’s Forth Valley centre which is to be built at Forth Valley Royal Hospital in Larbert. Alloa based construction company Marshall Construction Ltd donated £3,000 to this year’s… read more →
