A UK study which included, pregnant smokers from Forth Valley who were trying to quit, has concluded that e-cigarettes are “as safe as nicotine patches.” Four weeks into their attempt to stop, 15.4% of those given e-cigarettes self-reported that they… read more →
Life for local patients with heart failure has become a little easier, thanks to a new service introduced by NHS Forth Valley. Specialist cardiac MRI scans are now able to be carried out locally, rather than patients having to travel… read more →
A Consultant Neurologist at Forth Valley Royal Hospital has been recognised for his outstanding contribution to biomedical and health science. Prof Malcolm MacLeod, who is also Professor of Neurology and Translational Neuroscience at the University of Edinburgh, has been elected… read more →
Health Secretary Humza Yousaf praised the work of NHS Forth Valley’s Hospital at Home team during a visit to the team who are based at Falkirk Community Hospital. The Hospital at Home service aims to reduce hospital admissions for elderly… read more →
We were delighted to welcome local people back to the Forth Valley Healthy Hearts Club which recently restarted face-to-face classes after offering online support throughout the pandemic. The club, which is based at the Peak sports centre in Stirling, provides… read more →
Drug and alcohol support services are being enhanced in Forth Valley in a bid to cut the risk of death from substance use. New measures will include a one-stop shop approach to gain faster access to treatment, an outreach team… read more →
A plaque has been installed on a bench outside the Nationwide Building Society’s Falkirk branch to pay tribute to a former patient who busked at the spot to raise money for local cancer services. Charlie Treeby, who died on 13th… read more →
Six nurses from overseas have arrived at Forth Valley Royal Hospital, bringing with them a wealth of knowledge and experience having previously worked within hospitals in the Kerala state of India. They have been recruited, in partnership with NHS Professionals,… read more →
Stroke patients in Forth Valley are benefitting from a new range of services, which include being able to undergo rehabilitation at home with the same expertise that they would receive from a specialist team in hospital. The Stroke Transition and… read more →
NHS Forth Valley is preparing for a very challenging Easter period as it continues to face large numbers of seriously ill patients requiring inpatient care along with high rates of coronavirus in local hospitals and communities across the health board… read more →
