A garden area has been redesigned at Forth Valley Royal Hospital to provide a peaceful haven for staff and patients. The courtyard garden, located on the ground floor of the Women and Children’s Unit, provides a pleasant and calming space… read more →
A service dedicated to providing housing support and care at home for people with learning disabilities has swept the board in every category in an unannounced inspection. Scoring straight 6s which equates to excellent, in every section appraised, is almost… read more →
Local patients across Forth Valley are benefitting from access to a wide range of clinical trials following a significant increase in the number of research projects taking place. NHS Forth Valley’s Clinical Research Team is currently supporting more than 100… read more →
Two advanced mini X-ray imaging machines are now being used in theatres at Forth Valley Royal Hospital to help reduce delays and free up radiographers to see more patients. The machines, known as Mini C-arms, allow surgeons to take their… read more →
The NHS, which was was created on 5th July 1948, celebrated its 75th birthday on 5th July 2023. A number of events took place nationally and locally to help mark this major milestone. These included special receptions at the Scottish… read more →
A new travel vaccination service has been introduced in NHS Forth Valley. Instead of having to make an appointment at a GP Practice for travel-related vaccines, most local people will now be able to attend a new travel vaccination clinic… read more →
A couple have raised more than £12,000 in memory of their baby daughter Penelope to help support other parents who have experienced the death of a baby. Staff at Forth Valley Royal Hospital supported Melissa and Ryan Hooper by offering… read more →
Nursing staff from across NHS Forth Valley have been recognised for their incredible care, leadership, support and innovation at the inaugural RCN Scotland Nurse of the Year Awards – scooping two overall winners and five runners up awards. NHS Forth… read more →
Local people who are eligible are being encouraged to take up the offer of a Covid-19 booster vaccination before the national spring booster programme ends on Friday 30th June 2023. The offer of first and second doses of Covid-19 vaccine… read more →
A one-year pilot has been launched in NHS Forth Valley in a bid to diagnose and treat Hepatitis C much more speedily. The initiative, aimed at harder-to-reach groups, will bring finger-prick results within an hour or so rather than waiting… read more →
