GP Practices across Forth Valley are experiencing unprecedented demand and have seen a sharp rise in the number of calls and requests for appointments, compared to pre-pandemic levels. Clackmannanshire and Stirling Health and Social Care Partnership Clinical lead and local… read more →
Local people across Forth Valley are being urged to practice safer sex and to get tested if they have been at risk following a large increase in cases of gonorrhoea. In 2019, 164 cases of gonorrhoea were reported in Forth… read more →
NHS Forth Valley is preparing for its toughest winter yet as health and social care services across the area continue to face exceptional high levels of demand. As we head into the festive period local people are being asked to… read more →
NHS Forth Valley is urging everyone eligible who has not been vaccinated to get their Covid-19 and flu vaccinations ahead of the festive period. Getting your vaccine can help reduce the spread over the winter months, helping to protect those… read more →
New research highlights likelihood of people considering becoming a living donor The impact of living kidney donation on those living with kidney failure has been highlighted as part of a new drive. With over 400 people in Scotland waiting on… read more →
People across the Forth Valley are being encouraged to check they have basic home remedies in ahead of the Festive and New Year holidays to avoid having to find a pharmacy on a bank holiday. NHS Forth Valley’s Medical Director,… read more →
Two nurses from NHS Forth Valley have been awarded the prestigious title Queen’s Nurse. Colette Fotheringham, team leader of the Children’s Community Nursing Team and Laura McCann, Community Learning Disability Charge Nurse, were both selected to take part in a… read more →
Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS) has today (Monday 5th Dec) published its report relating to an unannounced follow-up inspection visit to Forth Valley Royal Hospital on 27– 28 September 2022. The report recognises the extreme pressures being experienced across the hospital… read more →
Parents and carers of children aged 2 to 5 are being encouraged to make sure their child gets the free flu vaccine this winter. All children aged 2 by the 31st August 2022 are eligible. Given as a painless nasal… read more →
People across Forth Valley are being encouraged to include health as part of their festive preparations so that seasonal illnesses can be managed well at home. It is hoped that by following the tips and advice in the ‘Healthy Know… read more →
