Already in the running for a People’s Choice Award, it has just been announced that NHS Forth Valley has been shortlisted in another four categories in this year’s Scottish Health Awards. Consultant Paediatrician and Neonatal Unit lead, Dr Dominic O’Reilly… read more →
Those eligible for cervical screening in NHS Forth Valley are being urged to go for a smear test when invited as part of a new campaign. With two people dying from cervical cancer in the UK every day, NHS Forth… read more →
A number of people in the Falkirk council area may have wrongly received vaccination appointments for venues in Stirling & Clacks during w/c 11th Oct 2021 – anyone affected should call our local vaccination team on 0800 130 3120 (open… read more →
The microbiology department at Forth Valley Royal Hospital has recorded an impressive response in the ongoing fight against Covid-19. Since the pandemic began, they have processed more than 186,000 Covid-19 tests from local hospitals, healthcare staff and care homes and,… read more →
Community Coronavirus Testing is now available around Stirling via a new mobile testing service which will target higher footfall areas and harder to reach communities. The new mobile testing will be available in different locations at the very heart of… read more →
A new musical resource for people living with dementia and their carers is to be distributed throughout Falkirk’s communities. Produced by the Scottish Chamber Orchestra, ReConnect is an interactive music-making project which aims to bring people together through music to… read more →
A wide range of work is underway to try to reduce pressure on local health and care services across Forth Valley which are facing unprecedented capacity and staffing pressures. Over the last few weeks, the number of Covid-19 cases has… read more →
A tiny camera, encapsulated in a pill, is now being used in Forth Valley Royal Hospital to help detect early signs of bowel cancer. The capsule, which is the size of a large vitamin pill, is swallowed by patients and… read more →
The Covid-19 booster programme is now underway in Forth Valley. Residents in care homes for older people are the first to be offered the Covid-19 booster vaccinations from Thursday 23rd September 2021. They will be offered both flu and Covid-19… read more →
Over half of people in Forth Valley have recorded their organ and tissue donation decision. New figures released to coincide with Organ and Tissue Donation Week (20-26 September 2021) reveal over half (52.3%) of people in the NHS Forth Valley… read more →
