An important new Partnership has been launched to drive forward ambitious changes that will improve the way local health and social care services are designed and developed. The Falkirk Health and Social Care Partnership, which was officially established on 1… read more →
An important new Partnership has been launched to drive forward ambitious changes aimed at transforming the way local health and social care services are developed and delivered. The Clackmannanshire and Stirling Health and Social Care Partnership will be officially established… read more →
Families across Forth Valley caring for a relative or friend living with dementia are being encouraged to try out a music initiative at home. The Playlist for Life project sees people living with dementia create a playlist of music which… read more →
Patients and staff celebrate the arrival of a piano at Forth Valley Royal Hospital There’s nothing like a good old sing-song to beat the blues, and now, thanks to Nicola Doonan, a senior charge nurse at Forth Valley Royal Hospital,… read more →
NHS Forth Valley continues to have one of the highest uptake rates in Scotland for a screening test which could be a life-saver for men aged 65. The first results to be officially published from a programme designed to spot… read more →
Dr Owl is taking to the spring skies to remind people to take a few simple steps to look after their health this Easter and make the most of the holiday weekend. The wise Dr Owl was joined at the… read more →
Local people from across Forth Valley have successfully managed to quit smoking after signing up to a local stop smoking campaign. Hundreds of people have sought help from NHS Forth Valley’s Stop Smoking Service and local pharmacists during the Stopathon… read more →
Forth Valley College and NHS Forth Valley promoted the benefits of the Modern Apprenticeship (MA) programme at a special event celebrating their partnership. The College’s Stirling Campus was the venue for the event on Friday 4 March – part of… read more →
Pharmacies across Forth Valley could become the first port of call for people needing treatment for an uncomplicated urine infection. From 1 March 2016, all 76 pharmacies will be able to offer, if appropriate, free antibiotic treatment without the need… read more →
Maggie’s, the charity which provides free practical, emotional and social support for people with cancer and their family and friends, has appointed Liz MacMillan as Centre Head for the new Maggie’s Forth Valley Centre. The Centre Head will oversee everything… read more →
