This year’s Scottish Health Awards 2020 have been launched and the website is now live. There are 16 categories to choose from so if you know a team or individual who deserves to be recognised for their work during this… read more →
Greater use of telephone and video consultations is to continue at GP practices throughout Forth Valley. Some suspended services are also being gradually re-introduced in practices in line with national guidance, as part of the Scottish Government’s move into phase… read more →
Working in partnership with two Scottish charities, NHS Forth Valley is urging people to get tested and end new HIV transmissions. HIV Self-Test Scotland is a new HIV self-testing service, offering people a free, quick, and easy way to find… read more →
People across Forth Valley who need emergency or essential eye care may now be able to see an optometrist in person as opticians are able to re-open from today (29th June). The move sees the closure of the Emergency Eye… read more →
The first steps are being taken towards restarting a range of local health services which were postponed when the NHS services across Scotland were placed on an emergency footing to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. Over the last few months… read more →
Hospital patients across Forth Valley are now able to receive a personally-painted pebble which fits snugly into the hand, bearing a message on one side from a loved one, family or friend. The stones are designed to be a comfort… read more →
Dentists across Forth Valley are now able to re-open to treat patients in need of urgent dental care. Since lockdown began, dentists have been taking calls from their patients and arranging emergency treatment at the Urgent Dental Care Centre (UDCC)… read more →
Everyone with symptoms urged to book a test. NHS Forth Valley is asking people to play their part in helping stop the spread of coronavirus, as information on the Test and Protect service is sent to households from this week.… read more →
NHS Forth Valley staff and patients have contributed to a major breakthrough in the treatment of COVID-19. Since 10th April 2020, staff at Forth Valley Royal Hospital have been participating in a UK-wide trial known as RECOVERY designed to test… read more →
Move over Harry Potter, as a pair of super sleuths make their debut in an adventure world created by an NHS Forth Valley Speech and Language therapist. Glenn Carter’s first novel, Operation Sabre, targeted at 9-14 year olds, has just… read more →
