A special dose of sunshine was administered in the children’s ward at Forth Valley Royal Hospital when the magic of pantomime arrived, courtesy of the charity Starlight. Part of a UK-wide campaign, youngsters enjoyed a wonderful performance of Sleeping Beauty… read more →
One of the world’s leading aid organisations, the British Red Cross, has joined forces with NHS Forth Valley to help care for and support people in case of a major incident or emergency. The charity and the Health Board have… read more →
Residents from across Falkirk, Stirling, West Lothian and Clackmannanshire are being asked to help vulnerable children and young people who are facing difficult circumstances in their lives. This week Children’s Hearings Scotland is searching for individuals aged 18 or over… read more →
Infection prevention and control specialists in NHS Forth Valley are launching a campaign to try to prevent an outbreak of the winter vomiting bug in Forth Valley hospitals. The team will be holding roadshows at various locations across the area… read more →
Forestry Commission Scotland is encouraging hospital staff, local residents, schools, clubs, community groups and businesses to use the woodland around Forth Valley Royal Hospital as an outdoor venue. Whether it is for exercise, relaxation, recreation, running a weekly club, establishing… read more →
Helping to highlight the dangers of drinking whilst pregnant, these dolls represent the 30 or so babies each year who are born in Forth Valley affected by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) a condition which can result in learning difficulties,… read more →
Pre-school children in the Bannockburn area are getting the chance to enjoy ‘bags of play’ thanks to a grant of £3,700. The bright blue rucksacks, which contain age-theme toys and activities, aim to encourage parents to play with their children. … read more →
People aged 70 will now be offered a single vaccination to help protect against shingles. Throughout 2013/14, all 79 year olds will also be offered the vaccine as part of a catch up programme. The introduction of the shingles vaccine… read more →
Patients with a chronic lung condition living in Clackmannanshire are now benefiting from a new high-tech video link between Forth Valley Royal Hospital and Clackmannanshire Community Healthcare Centre. The link means patients attending Clackmannanshire Community Healthcare Centre can now participate… read more →
To kick start the ‘Cycle for Sepsis’ campaign, two doctors left from Holyrood Parliament to cycle to Westminster, London. The six-day road trip will culminate in a parliamentary event at Westminster on 4 September, organised by the UK Sepsis Trust.… read more →
