The number of clinical studies and trials taking place in NHS Forth Valley has increased sevenfold in the last 15 years from 32 in 2004 to 210 in 2018. They include input into a number of national research programmes and… read more →
A new app which could save patients with skin conditions having to go to hospital for follow-up appointments is about to be launched in NHS Forth Valley. It will enable a number of patients to link with health professionals at… read more →
Health professionals at NHS Forth Valley are appealing to the public to donate unused or unwanted Apple iPod shuffle devices to help with a new project Music with Meaning. The new project is a collaborative piece of work being undertaken… read more →
Patients in Ward 2 at Bo’ness Hospital can now take a step back in time, thanks to the work of volunteers from Denny and Bonnybridge Men’s Shed. They’ve converted a summer house at the bottom of the hospital garden into… read more →
Training courses in mental health first aid have been delivered by NHS Forth Valley in six secondary schools in the Falkirk area, with pupils reporting increased skills and confidence in recognising mental health problems. The programme involved senior youngsters from… read more →
A two year study carried out at two GP practices in Forth Valley, where physiotherapists are a first line of contact for musculoskeletal conditions rather than a GP, has declared the service a success and revealed a significant drop in… read more →
Forth Valley Royal Hospital in Larbert has received an additional 5 new pulse oximetry machines, thanks to the generous support of Tiny Tickers, a charity that aims to give a better start to tiny hearts. These simple monitors, that can… read more →
A pioneering diabetes trial in Forth Valley has been highlighted a success by Diabetes UK. The DiRECT study – a trial funded by Diabetes UK and led by experts at Glasgow and Newcastle Universities, sees local dietitians help people with… read more →
The use of technology is delivering quicker treatment for NHS Forth Valley patients who present with eye problems following an injury or accident. It involves using a bespoke combination of a slit lamp aligned with a tablet computer which enables… read more →
The green credentials surrounding the development of Forth Valley Royal Hospital have been recognised by a national organisation dedicated to making places good for both people and wildlife. Building with Nature the UK’s first benchmark for green infrastructure, has selected… read more →
