Work on the Lanarkshire Beatson, a £22m radiotherapy centre for the West of Scotland, is underway. To celebrate the start of construction, Cabinet Secretary for Health Alex Neil was invited… read more →
The search is on for Scotland’s top health workers as people from Forth Valley are being urged to nominate their local healthcare hero. Every year, the Scottish Health Awards recognise… read more →
Public health experts in NHS Forth Valley have confirmed that a member of staff at East Plean Primary School has recently been diagnosed with TB (tuberculosis) affecting the lungs, and… read more →
The ‘moments that matter’ to cancer patients – such as good communication and support – have been explored at a two day event at Forth Valley Royal Hospital. This ‘Way… read more →
A team of midwives and doctors from the same Bristol unit that features in the hit TV show ‘One Born Every Minute’ were in Forth Valley recently, training maternity teams… read more →
An innovative new Care Village on the grounds of Stirling Community Hospital gained planning permission at Stirling Council’s Planning Panel on 23 June. The site masterplan includes proposals for a… read more →
A scheme devised by NHS Forth Valley health promotion staff to raise the confidence and self esteem of pupils in Forth Valley has proved a resounding success. Nine girls from… read more →
Visitors to the series of big events taking place in Stirling this weekend are being reminded to make use of the Minor Injuries Unit (MIU) at Stirling Community Hospital if… read more →
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.… 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… read more →