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 →
Up to 15,000 people in the Forth Valley area living with cancer could benefit from a brand new Maggie’s Centre which opened today in Larbert. Breast cancer charity Walk the Walk is the principal funder of Maggie’s Forth Valley, through… read more →
Figures just released show a dramatic improvement in waiting times for children and young people with mental health problems in Forth Valley. Thanks to a series of changes in the way services are delivered, latest statistics* show that the number… read more →
The front of Forth Valley Royal Hospital has once again been turned into a giant cinema screen from dusk until 8.00pm, to showcase health messages and artwork produced by local schools, artists and theatre groups. It follows an extremely successful… read more →
