Jenni Minto, Minister of Public Health and Women’s Health, praised the work of NHS Forth Valley’s Audiology team during a recent visit to meet with local audiology staff, students and volunteers. She also heard about the wide range of work… read more →
A free service to support people to return to work after illness or help those who are struggling with ill health whilst at work is available in Forth Valley without having to be referred by a healthcare professional. During the… read more →
A service dedicated to providing housing support and care at home for people with learning disabilities has swept the board in every category in an unannounced inspection. Scoring straight 6s which equates to excellent, in every section appraised, is almost… read more →
Local patients across Forth Valley are benefitting from access to a wide range of clinical trials following a significant increase in the number of research projects taking place. NHS Forth Valley’s Clinical Research Team is currently supporting more than 100… read more →
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 new travel vaccination service has been introduced in NHS Forth Valley. Instead of having to make an appointment at a GP Practice for travel-related vaccines, most local people will now be able to attend a new travel vaccination clinic… read more →
Nursing staff from across NHS Forth Valley have been recognised for their incredible care, leadership, support and innovation at the inaugural RCN Scotland Nurse of the Year Awards – scooping two overall winners and five runners up awards. NHS Forth… read more →
Local people who are eligible are being encouraged to take up the offer of a Covid-19 booster vaccination before the national spring booster programme ends on Friday 30th June 2023. The offer of first and second doses of Covid-19 vaccine… read more →
A one-year pilot has been launched in NHS Forth Valley in a bid to diagnose and treat Hepatitis C much more speedily. The initiative, aimed at harder-to-reach groups, will bring finger-prick results within an hour or so rather than waiting… read more →
The first two physiotherapists from overseas recently arrived at Forth Valley Royal Hospital, bringing with them a wealth of knowledge and experience. They have been recruited, in partnership with NHS Professionals, as part of a Scottish Government initiative to increase… read more →
