The second of two additional operating theatres has opened at Forth Valley Royal Hospital as part of national plans to increase diagnostic, surgical and inpatient capacity across Scotland. Extra operating lists are already running in the hospital’s existing 15 theatres,… read more →
The Coronavirus community testing unit for people without symptoms will be available to all Stirling residents when it returns to Cowie this Thursday, 20th May. With Stirling Council having moved to Level 2 of the Scottish Government’s Coronavirus restrictions, it… read more →
People in Forth Valley aged 30-39 are now being invited for their first Covid-19 vaccination. The vaccines will be delivered over the next few weeks and people in this age group who haven’t received their appointment letter by Monday 31st… read more →
A special book of reflections is being launched in NHS Forth Valley to recall the challenges of the past year due Covid-19. Designed by the Forth Valley branch of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) it will start its journey… read more →
Applications are now being sought from artists, especially those with an affinity with nature, to become an artist in residence in the Women and Children’s Unit at Forth Valley Royal Hospital. The post, which is for 9 months, follows a… read more →
A team of committed Care and Administrative Practice students are now volunteering at the Forth Valley College Vaccination Centres. NHS Forth Valley began delivering COVID-19 vaccinations at all three FVC Campuses in Falkirk (January) and Stirling and Alloa (February) earlier… read more →
Residents across Stirling can voluntarily attend the Coronavirus community testing unit when it returns to Callander on Thursday 29th April. Rapid Coronavirus testing will available from Thursday 29th April – Sunday 2nd May for people who do not currently have… read more →
People aged between 45 and 49 are now being invited to receive their first Covid-19 vaccination. Appointment letters have started to be sent out by NHS Scotland to people in this age range and in Forth Valley vaccinations will continue… read more →
Patients in hospitals across Forth Valley, wherever possible, will now be able to have one visitor to provide support in line with the easing of national restrictions across Scotland. The Scottish Government has published new guidance to support the implementation… read more →
Computer gaming technology is being used to develop and pilot two low cost, next-generation screening tools for ‘lazy eye’ in children. NHS Forth Valley Consultant Ophthalmologist, Dr Iain Livingstone and Dr Mario Giardini, senior lecturer in the University of Strathclyde’s… read more →
