Patients and members of the public across Forth Valley are being invited to nominate their local healthcare heroes for an NHS Forth Valley Staff Award. The 2023 awards aim to recognise the outstanding work, care and commitment of local NHS… read more →
A book of reflections, gathered from staff across NHS Forth Valley during the Covid-19 pandemic, was handed over as part of local celebrations to mark International Nurses Day on 12th May 2023. It was presented by local nurse and RCN… read more →
The roll out of electric vehicle (EV) charging points across NHS Forth Valley’s hospitals and health centres continues with the switch on of 16 chargers in the patient and visitor car park at the front of Forth Valley Royal Hospital… read more →
Emissions in NHS Forth Valley have been slashed by a third and a number of other initiatives are reporting good progress in tackling the climate emergency. The findings are contained in the first NHS Forth Valley’s Annual Climate Emergency and… read more →
Clackmannanshire and Stirling Health and Social Care Partnership’s bold new Strategic Commissioning Plan has been approved by the Integration Joint Board. The 10-year plan sets out ambitious key local priorities for health and social care services to ensure people are… read more →
RITA, a new interactive system which supports a wide range of activities, is now lending a helping hand to patients in Unit 5 at Falkirk Community Hospital. Known as Reminiscence Interactive Therapy Activities (RITA), the software therapy system has been… read more →
Local NHS staff are celebrating after being shortlisted for two prestigious awards. Senior Charge Nurse, Tracey Gow, and her team at Falkirk Community Hospital are gearing up for the RCN Scotland nursing awards in June 2023 after being shortlisted for… read more →
NHS Forth Valley is preparing for a very challenging Easter period as it continues to face high levels of demand across hospital, social care, primary care and community health services. Local people are being asked to help by ensuring they… read more →
Residents in care homes for older adults are the first to receive their spring COVID-19 booster as the latest stage of the national vaccination programme gets underway. Following recent advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI), a… read more →
NHS Forth Valley today encouraged people to look after their mental wellbeing, highlighting the support available to those dealing with life’s challenges. Mind to Mind, hosted on NHS Inform, features over 30 videos of people talking about their own mental… read more →
