New research highlights likelihood of people considering becoming a living donor The impact of living kidney donation on those living with kidney failure has been highlighted as part of a new drive. With over 400 people in Scotland waiting on… read more →
People across the Forth Valley are being encouraged to check they have basic home remedies in ahead of the Festive and New Year holidays to avoid having to find a pharmacy on a bank holiday. NHS Forth Valley’s Medical Director,… read more →
Two nurses from NHS Forth Valley have been awarded the prestigious title Queen’s Nurse. Colette Fotheringham, team leader of the Children’s Community Nursing Team and Laura McCann, Community Learning Disability Charge Nurse, were both selected to take part in a… 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 →
Parents and carers of children aged 2 to 5 are being encouraged to make sure their child gets the free flu vaccine this winter. All children aged 2 by the 31st August 2022 are eligible. Given as a painless nasal… read more →
People across Forth Valley are being encouraged to include health as part of their festive preparations so that seasonal illnesses can be managed well at home. It is hoped that by following the tips and advice in the ‘Healthy Know… read more →
Around 200 stroke patients in Forth Valley have benefitted from a range of services from the START team recently celebrated its first anniversary. These include being able to undergo rehabilitation at home, with the same expertise that they would receive… 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 →
Local drop-in vaccination clinics across Forth Valley have been extended to additional eligible groups to encourage people to boost their protection against Covid-19 and flu this winter. Anyone aged 65 or over and those aged 5-64 years at clinical risk… read more →
A specialist service which has given support to over 4,000 cancer patients and their families in Forth Valley is celebrating its 10th anniversary. Originally set up as a pilot project with funding from Macmillan Cancer Support, the Macmillan One to… read more →
