Nearly 400 women have chosen to give birth in the new Alongside Midwifery Unit (AMU) at Forth Valley Royal Hospital since it opened just over a year ago. The new midwife-led facility sits within the existing Women and Children’s Unit… read more →
The drive to tackle food poverty in the Stirling area has been boosted following the launch of an ambitious new healthy eating initiative. The Stirling Food Framework has been developed by Stirling Council and its community partners, including NHS Forth… read more →
A new Bereavement Club for people who have lost a loved one is set to continue following a successful three month pilot. The Bereavement Breakfast Club, which takes place from 10am to 12noon at Falkirk Golf Club in Camelon, is… read more →
Women in Forth Valley with breast cancer are now able to have reconstruction at the same time as their cancer surgery. The one-stop operation is thanks to the skills of a husband and wife team, Ms Lucy Khan and Mr… read more →
More than 200 staff with a total of 5,560 years of service between them have received Long Service Awards from NHS Forth Valley. A number of them were able to attend a special awards ceremony at Forth Valley Royal Hospital… read more →
People from across Forth Valley who experience tinnitus are being invited to learn techniques designed to help manage the condition and offer some relief. Organised by NHS Forth Valley’s Audiology team, an information day at the Forth Valley Sensory Centre… read more →
Families, friends and carers are now welcome to see patients at any time of the day, rather than during specific visiting hours. NHS Forth Valley has introduced open visiting in the majority of wards at Forth Valley Royal Hospital (except… read more →
This unique community network will be piloted from January 2020 until December 2020. The network aims to support babies, children and young people (aged 0 to 21 years) with life-shortening conditions, and their families by providing timely access to specialist… read more →
NHS Forth Valley is encouraging people to ‘Count 14’, as research shows wine, beer and spirits drinkers remain largely unsure of how many drinks make up the recommended weekly alcohol unit guideline of 14. People who have looked to reduce… read more →
A group of GPs is set to take over the running of three medical practices in Forth Valley which are currently being managed by NHS Forth Valley. The Practices – Kersiebank in Grangemouth, Hallpark in Sauchie and Bannockburn in Stirling,… read more →
