Around 1500 people throughout Forth Valley are thought to be living with the silent disease, Hepatitis C without knowing it. Now a major advertising campaign on buses, posters and local radio is urging anyone who thinks they may have been… read more →
NHS Forth Valley has become the first organisation to improve its standing in Falkirk ECO Stars, a scheme that encourages fleet operators to reduce their fuel consumption and lower vehicle emissions. All 31 of their vehicles were reassessed along with… read more →
One of the first patients to have their Diabetic Retinal Screening carried out at Clackmannanshire Community Healthcare Centre has described it as “a wonderful idea.” Alice Russell, who attended one of the first Diabetic Retinal Screening Clinics at the Healthcare… read more →
The work of an American artist is helping brighten the walls of the 16 birthing rooms at Forth Valley Royal Hospital. The wall panels, which aim to make the labour suite more welcoming and help distract from medical equipment, are… read more →
The Healthcare Environment Inspectorate (HEI) – part of Healthcare Improvement Scotland – today (Monday) published its report relating to an announced inspection visit to Falkirk Community Hospital on Wednesday 28 May and Thursday 29 May 2014. HEI has been set… read more →
Big successes in weight management for patients with diabetes have been reported by community dietitians in NHS Forth Valley. A pilot project has seen individual patients shed up to three stones, blood glucose levels dramatically reduced, and in some cases… read more →
Work on the Lanarkshire Beatson, a £22m radiotherapy centre for the West of Scotland, is underway. To celebrate the start of construction, Cabinet Secretary for Health Alex Neil was invited to a groundbreaking ceremony at the site. Speaking about the… read more →
The search is on for Scotland’s top health workers as people from Forth Valley are being urged to nominate their local healthcare hero. Every year, the Scottish Health Awards recognise and reward dedicated NHS staff, support workers, volunteers and specialist… read more →
Public health experts in NHS Forth Valley have confirmed that a member of staff at East Plean Primary School has recently been diagnosed with TB (tuberculosis) affecting the lungs, and is currently receiving treatment at home. The disease, which is… read more →
The ‘moments that matter’ to cancer patients – such as good communication and support – have been explored at a two day event at Forth Valley Royal Hospital. This ‘Way Forward’ event involved patients, carers and oncology department staff and… read more →
