The sound of music will be heard across hospital wards in Forth Valley over the next few weeks, as part of a 30 day programme of music–making to promote health and wellbeing. Led by two musicians in residence – Oliver… 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 Health and Wellbeing Event – which will be held on Thursday 24th… read more →
NHS Forth Valley backs drive urging locals not to ignore a three week cough A man who survived lung cancer after seeking help early has been praised as setting a ‘great example to everyone in Scotland’ by Sir Alex Ferguson,… read more →
Smokers across Forth Valley are being invited to use air quality monitors in their homes to check how smoke is damaging them and their families. The monitors are available through the Health Promotion Department at NHS Forth Valley as part… read more →
Do you want to help make sure that the views of local people are represented in local health decisions? Are you seeking a rewarding and challenging opportunity? NHS Forth Valley is looking for a new Non-Executive member to join its… read more →
Two individuals and four healthcare teams from Forth Valley have been selected as finalists at the Scottish Health Awards 2016. Sharon Coggins, an additional support midwife practitioner has been shortlisted for the Midwife Award, while Charlotte Ritson, a student nurse… read more →
People with hearing aids are to get more choice about when they can drop in to their local audiology clinic. Starting this week (24 October 2016) NHS Forth Valley audiologists will be available for some morning sessions at both Stirling… read more →
The Neonatal Unit at Forth Valley Royal Hospital has been awarded a Certificate of Commitment in its first step towards gaining international recognition from the Unicef UK Baby Friendly Initiative (BFI). Elaine Ronald, NHS Forth Valley’s Infant Feeding Advisor, explained:… read more →
The fantastic care they give to local cardiac patients has resulted in a prestigious award for the cardiology team at Forth Valley Royal Hospital who have received the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh’s inaugural William Cullen Prize for their… read more →
Members of the NHS Forth Valley infection prevention and control team will be available to answer questions on Norovirus and how to stop its spread when they hold a series of awareness sessions at local hospitals. Over the next few… read more →
