A major survey is being carried out across Forth Valley to make sure that children have the best start in life, free from the effects of second hand cigarette smoke. More than six thousand leaflets are being distributed to GP… read more →
Young and old came together this week to celebrate the official opening of the newly refurbished community garden at Falkirk Community Hospital. The garden – once a focal point of the hospital grounds – has been caringly restored to its… read more →
Babies in the neonatal unit at Forth Valley Royal Hospital can now get used to travelling in a car before they leave hospital – thanks to the gift of a Mamaroo which simulates the movement of a vehicle. The special… read more →
Two NHS Forth Valley Dietitians have been honoured by the British Dietetic Association at their recent 2014 annual awards ceremony in Birmingham. Nicola Henderson and Caroline Ritchie, who work at Forth Valley Royal Hospital, were awarded the BDA Dame Barbara… read more →
People in the Stirling area are to get the chance to view the medical equipment inside an ambulance and a community First Responders Vehicle which will be parked outside Stirling Community Hospital on the evening of June 25th 2014. There… read more →
NHS Forth Valley has appointed Tracey Gillies as its new Medical Director. Tracey is currently Medical Director of Acute Services at NHS Lothian and will take up her new post in October. NHS Forth Valley Chief Executive Jane Grant said:… read more →
Almost £2.75 million pounds is being spent by NHS Forth Valley on state-of-the-art medical equipment. This includes £213,000 for two ultrasound scanners for cardiology, anaesthetic machines in theatres and a big upgrade of equipment in the audiology department. Although many… read more →
NHS Forth Valley are seeking to reassure parents that information about children who miss hospital appointments will not be routinely passed or forwarded to the child’s named person. Following consultation, letters which suggested this would automatically happen have now been… read more →
A new money, benefits and housing advice service bringing together experts from Stirling Council, Shelter Scotland and Macmillan Cancer Support was granted charity status this week. The Stirling Advice Partnership, which is grant funded by Stirling Council (with grant aid… read more →
An inspection report of services for children and young people in Clackmannanshire has highlighted many examples of good practice. This inspection, which took place in January and February 2014, covered the range of services in Clackmannanshire that provide services to… read more →
