The NHS, which was was created on 5th July 1948, celebrated its 75th birthday on 5th July 2023. A number of events took place nationally and locally to help mark this major milestone. These included special receptions at the Scottish… read more →
A couple have raised more than £12,000 in memory of their baby daughter Penelope to help support other parents who have experienced the death of a baby. Staff at Forth Valley Royal Hospital supported Melissa and Ryan Hooper by offering… read more →
Efforts continue to free up capacity and reduce delays in local hospital, community and primary care services across Forth Valley. This includes the creation of a new dedicated entrance to the Urgent Care Centre at Forth Valley Royal Hospital to… read more →
The roll out of electric vehicle (EV) charging points across NHS Forth Valley’s hospitals and health centres continues with the switch on of 16 chargers in the patient and visitor car park at the front of Forth Valley Royal Hospital… read more →
The Urology Department at Forth Valley Royal Hospital has become the first in Scotland to set up a new service for treating patients who have a suspected recurrence of bladder cancer. Known as TULA (Trans Urethral Laser Ablation), it enables… read more →
Patients and members of the public across Forth Valley are being invited to have their say on any changes and improvements they would like to see at Forth Valley Royal Hospital. A Public Participation Group is to meet for the… read more →
Two mental health wards at Forth Valley Royal Hospital have been awarded accreditation status by the Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCP) for their commitment to high quality care. Currently only two other mental health facilities in Scotland have managed to… read more →
Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS) has today (Monday 5th Dec) published its report relating to an unannounced follow-up inspection visit to Forth Valley Royal Hospital on 27– 28 September 2022. The report recognises the extreme pressures being experienced across the hospital… read more →
A fourth group of young people with additional support needs in the Falkirk area who are on the hunt to find a job with the help of DFN Project SEARCH – have graduated from their one-year internship programme. The DFN… read more →
Work to develop the new National Treatment Centre inpatient ward at Forth Valley Royal Hospital took another step forward this week with the arrival of the first building components. Around 48 large modular units, which make up the main building… read more →


