People aged 70 will now be offered a single vaccination to help protect against shingles. Throughout 2013/14, all 79 year olds will also be offered the vaccine as part of a catch up programme. The introduction of the shingles vaccine… read more →
Patients with a chronic lung condition living in Clackmannanshire are now benefiting from a new high-tech video link between Forth Valley Royal Hospital and Clackmannanshire Community Healthcare Centre. The link means patients attending Clackmannanshire Community Healthcare Centre can now participate… read more →
To kick start the ‘Cycle for Sepsis’ campaign, two doctors left from Holyrood Parliament to cycle to Westminster, London. The six-day road trip will culminate in a parliamentary event at Westminster on 4 September, organised by the UK Sepsis Trust.… read more →
Initial plans to create a new satellite radiotherapy facility for the West of Scotland at Monklands Hospital in Airdrie have been given the green light. The Outline Business Case for the new state-of-the-art facility has been formally approved by the… read more →
One hundred white balloons will be released into the skies above Callendar Park in Falkirk on 31 August 2013 to remember those who have died from a drug overdose and recognise others that have been left suffering permanent injuries. The… read more →
People in Forth Valley are being called upon to nominate local healthcare heroes for an accolade at the Scottish Health Awards 2013 before the deadline of 6th September 2013. Hundreds of nominations have been received from across Scotland but many… read more →
Another chance is being provided to see what the Stirling Community Hospital site might look like in a few years time. The latest version of the plans will be available at a public information evening later this month. The event,… read more →
Kids in Forth Valley who need blood samples taken are now benefitting from one of the most modern pieces of equipment in Europe. Known as an AccuVein, it has been bought by the local charity So Precious, and can detect… read more →
Staff in the Finance Department at Falkirk Community Hospital have raised over £1,000 for Guide Dogs in memory of a former colleague. Douglas Peden, a long-time supporter of Guide Dogs, was Financial Services Director in Falkirk Community Hospital at the… read more →
An award winning falls prevention project in the Falkirk area has been shown not only to significantly reduce the number of falls people experience at home but has also save millions of pounds in health and social care costs over… read more →
