A pioneering low-cost device which takes 3D images could transform eye screening and treatment across the globe. The device, developed by researchers from the University of Strathclyde, captures 3-D images of the retina, the back of the eye and cornea,… read more →
A new Urology Hub has opened at Forth Valley Royal Hospital to help improve the diagnosis of bladder and prostate cancers and carry out a range of surgical procedures. Health Secretary, Humza Yousaf, who visited the Urology Hub to see… read more →
Local people across Forth Valley are being urged to call NHS 24 first on 111 first if their condition isn’t life-threatening to help avoid long waits in the Emergency Department at Forth Valley Royal Hospital. Mr Andrew Murray, Medical Director… read more →
Two mental health nurses who implemented an initiative to support staff have been shortlisted for a prestigious award. Aimee Kidd and Linda Crothers, well-being leads for the behavioural psychotherapy team at NHS Forth Valley, decided to make the changes when… read more →
A nurse who improved learning disability services at NHS Forth Valley has been shortlisted for a prestigious UK award. Interim lead nurse for learning disability services Norah Quinn enhanced access to annual health checks through primary care, developed a learning… read more →
NHS Forth Valley is encouraging anyone who is eligible for the COVID-19 spring booster and who has not yet come forward to get vaccinated by the end of June. These additional vaccinations have been offered to people aged 75 or… read more →
A new mobile CT scanning unit has been installed outside Forth Valley Royal Hospital to increase capacity and reduce waiting times for patients requiring CT scans. Computerised tomography (CT) scans, which are sometimes referred to as CAT scans, use X-rays… read more →
Professor Frances Dodd has been appointed as the new Executive Nurse Director for NHS Forth Valley, following a competitive recruitment process which attracted a high calibre of senior nursing candidates from across the country. Frances will join NHS Forth Valley… read more →
The Falkirk Wheel and Kelpies are some of the iconic landmarks lighting up red on Friday 17 June in a powerful demonstration of support for #Red4Research Day. The day aims to get as many people as possible wearing red to… read more →
The visitor centre at HMP & YOI Polmont has become the first prison visitor centre in Scotland to sign up to the Breastfeeding Friendly Scotland (BFS) scheme. The scheme is a Scottish Government supported national scheme which is implemented locally… read more →
