A new inspection report has commended the practices and processes in place to ensure adults at risk of harm are safe, protected and supported in Falkirk. The inspection, one of many taking place across Scotland, was jointly carried out by… read more →
Health Secretary, Humza Yousaf, visited Dunblane Health Centre on 7th February to meet the multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals who have been supporting local patients for some time. This included the advanced nurse practitioner, advanced practice physiotherapist, pharmacist, primary care… read more →
Almost 300,000 doses of vaccine have been distributed by NHS Forth Valley’s pharmacy vaccine team since they moved to a new centre within Falkirk Community Hospital in November 2021. The new vaccine centre has provided vital space for the pharmacy… read more →
The Clackmannanshire and Stirling Health and Social Care Partnership has been shortlisted for a COSLA Excellence award in recognition of its work to support care home residents and staff throughout the pandemic. The Care Home Assessment and Review Team (CHART)… read more →
A student nurse in the Day Medicine Unit at Forth Valley Royal Hospital is appealing to Spanish nurses at home and abroad to get in touch to help support healthcare colleagues in Spain who are considering a move to the… read more →
Women are being encouraged not to ignore their cervical screening (smear test) invite, as a drive gets underway to highlight the importance of the test, which screens for the human papillomavirus virus (HPV). To mark Cervical Cancer Prevention Week (17… read more →
Local people across Forth Valley are being asked for their ongoing understanding, patience and support as GP and other primary care services come under increasing pressure due to an increase in Covid-19 related staff absences. Cathie Cowan, Chief Executive of… read more →
Essential visiting arrangements are being introduced at Forth Valley Royal Hospital and the four community hospitals following a rise in the number of patients with Covid-19 in local hospitals and high rates in local communities across Forth Valley and the… read more →
Curling gold medallist and NHS Forth Valley general surgical nurse Vicky Wright recently completed her final shift at Forth Valley Royal Hospital before beginning four weeks of intensive preparations for the Winter Olympics 2022 in Beijing. A staff nurse for… read more →
NHS Forth Valley is to postpone a number of non-urgent operations over the next few weeks to help reduce pressure across the Forth Valley Royal Hospital site and free up staff to support critical health services. The action is being… read more →
