Forth Valley patients with certain bowel symptoms are set to benefit from a new diagnostic technique which could improve diagnosis as well as avoid the need for a colonoscopy and help reduce waiting lists. The new digital probe, known as… read more →
Top national awards for pioneering work in dermatology and cancer care have been collected by NHS Forth Valley staff. NHS Forth Valley, Lead Consultant in Dermatology, Dr Colin Morton, was part of a team* who won the Health Service Journal… read more →
People in the Forth Valley area eligible for their Covid-19 vaccine booster and flu jabs are being encouraged to book their vaccination appointments via a national online booking portal. Those aged 50 to 59, unpaid carers who are 16 and… read more →
Community pharmacies across Forth Valley have provided more than 100,000 patient consultations since January 2021, helping to relieve pressure on local GP and hospital services. By accessing healthcare advice and treatment at their local pharmacy, many people have also avoided… read more →
A new website for people with diabetes, which has been launched by NHS Forth Valley, is already proving a big hit, with more than 20,000 visits since the site went live. The figures have been released to coincide with World… read more →
Thanks to the innovative skills of two specialist NHS Forth Valley physiotherapists, 846 walking aids have been returned to NHS Forth Valley in the past 7 months representing a saving of more than £6,500 against the cost of buying replacements.… read more →
Restrictions on visiting are being re-introduced in Forth Valley hospitals, due to an increase in people in hospital with Covid-19 and a high number of cases in local communities across the area. The revised arrangements, which are being introduced from… read more →
With Covid cases on the rise across Forth Valley as winter approaches, Community Coronavirus Testing is once again available across Stirling this week. The increase of positive cases in Forth Valley and many other areas of Scotland in recent weeks… read more →
Scotland’s flu and Covid-19 Booster programmes are continuing with pace as people aged 60 to 69 and adults aged 16 and over with underlying health conditions in NHS Forth Valley started to receive invitations for their flu and Covid-19 booster… read more →
Help is now available for people in Forth Valley who are struggling with poor sleep and insomnia. An NHS-accredited online programme known as Sleepio is now available alongside two other digital therapies – Daylight for anxiety and Silvercloud for wellbeing.… read more →
