Residents in two Stirlingshire villages have been thanked by NHS Forth Valley for responding to an appeal to get tested for Covid-19. More than 1,500 people turned up at a mobile testing unit which was drafted into Fallin for three… read more →
Swallowing a small sponge on a string could replace traditional endoscopy tests as an equally effective but faster and less invasive way of diagnosing cancer at early stage for patients at risk of developing oesophageal cancer. NHS Forth Valley is… read more →
A ward at Falkirk Community Hospital, which was closed because of a small number of suspected cases of Covid-19, has now re-opened after subsequent tests proved negative. Staff and patients were kept aware of developments whilst investigations were undertaken and… read more →
A senior health professional, who works as a Locality Manager with the Falkirk Health and Social Care Partnership, has said she feels ‘truly blessed’ to have been awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM) in the recent Queen’s Birthday Honours. Marlyn… read more →
A mobile testing centre for Covid-19 is to be set up in two villages near Stirling after a number of people in the Fallin and Cowie areas tested positive for coronavirus. There is evidence of spread in the local community and infections have also affected schools.… read more →
Patients in Forth Valley hospitals are being invited to pick up their brushes and paint, courtesy of a free Creative Art Bag provided by the charity Artlink Central. The bags include art materials, such as colours, brushes and different types… read more →
The UK Government has today [Saturday 10 October], opened a new walk-through coronavirus testing centre at The Engine Shed in Stirling. Located in the city centre, the site is easily accessible for people without a car. The new facility is… read more →
NHS Forth Valley’s Test and Protect Team is carrying out Covid-19 contact tracing after a number of people who have visited the two pubs –- both in Grahams Road – have tested positive for coronavirus. If you have been identified… read more →
With more than 130,000 people across Forth Valley being eligible for a flu vaccine this year our flu helpline has been very busy and we are sorry if you have experienced any difficulties getting through. To help address this we… read more →
St John Scotland has launched a new transport service to help dialysis patients across the Forth Valley. The service, run by volunteers and provided free to patients, will help those living with chronic kidney disease who must undergo dialysis at… read more →
