People with flu like symptoms are being advised to try manage the condition at home following a sharp increase in the number of people attending GP practices and the Emergency Department at Forth Valley Royal Hospital seeking treatment for colds… read more →
Following an increase in levels of influenza across Scotland, NHS Forth Valley is asking people who have symptoms of a respiratory illness not to visit the area’s hospitals until their symptoms have disappeared. Dr Jennifer Champion, NHS Forth Valley Consultant… read more →
NHS Forth Valley is gearing up to cope with extra demands over the festive season and is urging the public to make use of local GP, pharmacy and minor injuries services to avoid putting extra pressure on the Emergency Department… read more →
Plans for the development of a larger, purpose-built health centre in Doune moved a step forward following the approval of outline plans. The Outline Business Case (OBC) for the new £2.6m facility in Doune has been formally approved by the… read more →
A landmark trial funded by Diabetes UK, which includes several GP practices in Forth Valley, suggests it is possible to put Type 2 diabetes into remission using an intensive weight management programme called Counterweight plus delivered entirely in primary care.… read more →
Families and friends who have lost a loved one are being invited to a service of remembrance in the Spiritual Care department in Forth Valley Royal Hospital, on Monday 18th December 2017 at 7.00pm. The service will offer a gentle… read more →
A local nurse is among a group of 20 to have been awarded the title of Queen’s Nurse, marking the first time the honour has been made in Scotland for almost 50 years. Joan Gracie, who works as Team Leader… read more →
Keeping warm and cosy, these youngsters are well-wrapped up to face the winter chills. Heather, Hollie and Zack were snuggled up at Callandar House in Falkirk to promote the launch of NHS Forth Valley’s winter health campaign. The ‘Be Health-Wise… read more →
The Royal College of Midwives is urging more pregnant women across Forth Valley to get their flu vaccine to help protect themselves and their babies this winter. The call comes after statistics highlighted that over half (56 percent) 1 of… read more →
A topping out ceremony at the new Stirling Care Village was held on Friday 24th November 2017 to mark the final tiles being placed on the roof of the new Care Hub building. The hub will have more than 100… read more →
