Local organisations in Forth Valley are pledging their support for a new campaign, which highlights the damaging effect discriminatory language can have in the workplace. The ‘No Bystanders’ campaign is the brainchild of Stonewall Scotland, a charity which works to… read more →
Two local charities, So Precious and Water Babies (Central Scotland), teamed up recently to raise £11,000 for a special incubator for the neonatal unit at Forth Valley Royal Hospital. Known as a BabyTherm it will be used by both premature… read more →
People in Stirling are being invited to hear how NHS Forth Valley is putting patients first. The programme is part of a Scottish Government initiative, known as ‘person-centredness’ which aims to give patients the best care and treatment, geared to… read more →
A Forth Valley hospital is appealing for memorabilia to give patients with dementia the chance to step back in time. A newly decorated room in Unit 4 at Falkirk Community Hospital already contains items from retro luggage and wedding dresses… read more →
People in Clackmannanshire are being invited to hear how NHS Forth Valley is putting patients first. The programme is part of a Scottish Government initiative, known as ‘person-centredness’ which aims to give patients the best care and treatment, geared to… read more →
Almost £1m has been spent creating a new hub for children and young people’s services at Stirling Community Hospital. The project, which took nearly a year to complete, has involved a total refurbishment of outpatient area 3 and improved facilities… read more →
Patients in Forth Valley are happier with the way they are being treated and looked after in hospital. The national inpatient experience survey, published annually by the Scottish Government, shows satisfaction within NHS Forth Valley continues to rise. The survey… read more →
An interactive programme for young people which explores privacy and trust in social media use is being launched across Forth Valley. Developed by NHS Forth Valley Health Promotion staff and Falkirk Community Trust, ‘Like?’ is a programme designed to encourage… read more →
This summer, Starlight Children’s Foundation will bring a big dose of sunshine to young patients at Forth Valley Royal Hospital when its amazing pop-up pantomime pays a visit. Starlight is national charity that grants wishes for seriously and terminally ill… read more →
Hundreds of brightly-coloured posters are appearing in buildings across Forth Valley including schools, health centres, community pharmacies and libraries, to highlight the start of the 2014 childhood flu immunisation campaign. The local poster campaign, which encourages children to spread fun… read more →
