Older people living in care homes across Stirling and Clackmannanshire are set to benefit from a new programme to boost physical activity. The move came after Clackmannanshire and Stirling Health and Social Care Partnership, signed up to deliver ‘Care about… read more →
Cancer survivors and those living with the disease are being invited to attend a Health and Wellbeing Event organised by NHS Forth Valley and Macmillan Cancer Support. The session – which will be held on Thursday 27th April 2017 between… read more →
Views of staff and stakeholders sought. A consultation is underway on proposals to enshrine safe staffing in law, as outlined in this year’s Programme for Government. The Safe and Effective Staffing legislation is intended to build on arrangements already in… read more →
Newly-referred patients to five specialities in NHS Forth Valley are to benefit from a new reminder service to try to reduce the number of people who fail to turn up for their hospital outpatient appointment. The departments are cardiology, ear… read more →
A new initiative which offers free treatment for certain conditions without the need for a prescription has proved to be very popular with local people across Forth Valley. The scheme, which was launched in March 2016, enables all 76 local… read more →
A pilot scheme to help frail, elderly patients and those with complex health problems avoid being admitted to hospital has been extended to cover the Stirling area. Three GP fellows will provide medical support and advice to the local multidisciplinary… read more →
Forest Enterprise Scotland is encouraging everyone to join their eggciting egg hunt at Larbert Wood on Wednesday 12th April 2017. Starting at 11am, activities will include an egg and spoon race, match the egg to the bird and more. Visitors… read more →
A range of health services and support will be available during the Easter break to ensure that people across Forth Valley can access treatment and advice. This year the majority of GP surgeries across Forth Valley will close for four… read more →
NHS Forth Valley is working with the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) to enhance the support available for midwives and maternity colleagues. The board’s maternity services have signed the RCM’s Caring for You Charter, which aims to improve the health,… read more →
NHS Forth Valley’s Medical Director has today (20 March 2017) stressed the importance of people getting checked if they’ve had a cough for three weeks or more. Andrew Murray urged those who have a persistent cough, or have noticed someone… read more →
