A local Macmillan nurse has won a prestigious title at the 2013 Macmillan Excellence Awards, which was held at The Palace Hotel in Manchester. Sandra Campbell, who is a Macmillan Nurse Consultant for Cancer and Palliative care with NHS Forth… read more →
Twelve schools across Forth Valley – seven of which are in the Falkirk area – have received a special award this term for taking part in a programme which has given pupils a healthier lifestyle, increased confidence and resulted in… read more →
A campaign starring football legend Sir Alex Ferguson has been launched to help increase the early detection of lung cancer. The former football manager talks about how early detection of lung cancer can give you ‘extra time’ to spend with… read more →
Serco, in partnership with NHS Forth Valley, has won the prestigious Golden Services Award 2013 for the cleanest healthcare premises with more than 250 beds. The accolade for cleaning services at Forth Valley Royal Hospital in Larbert follows Serco’s Catering Service of… read more →
The work of a NHS Forth Valley midwife has led to improved safety for women and their unborn babies. Sister Midwife Debbie Forbes who works in the maternity department at Forth Valley Royal Hospital has developed new ways of regulating… read more →
Two schools in Clackmannanshire have received special awards this term for taking part in a programme which has given pupils a healthier lifestyle, increased confidence and resulted in better behaviour in the classroom. Tillicoultry Primary, and Abercromby Primary School in… read more →
The first Falkirk man to undergo Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) screening has described it as “No problem at all.” Alexander McIntosh – pictured here with radiographer Suzanne Brown at Falkirk Community Hospital -added: “I was in good hands. I can’t… read more →
Two specialist stroke nurses – Caroline McGhee and Amanda Smart – have been busy in Forth Valley Royal Hospital, helping people recognise the signs of stroke and how to react quickly. They set up an information stand in the hospital… read more →
“Very easy and quick” – that’s how Edwin Scott, the first patient in Clackmannanshire to undergo a new life-saving ultrasound scan for men, described the process. Mr Scott who lives in Devon Village, is pictured with sonographer Rhian Smalridge at… read more →
Twelve schools across Forth Valley are to get a special award this term for taking part in a programme which has given pupils a healthier lifestyle, increased confidence and resulted in better behaviour in the classroom. They’ll each be presented… read more →
