Adept at stitching, midwives at Forth Valley Royal Hospital were presented with a new challenge when a tapestry panel arrived in the Women and Children’s Unit. They were invited to use needle and thread to sew a few stitches into… read more →
Serco, in partnership with NHS Forth Valley, has won the prestigious Golden Services Award 2015 for the cleanest healthcare premises with more than 250 beds. The awards recognise commitment and excellence in cleaning services. This is the second time Serco has received… read more →
NHS Forth Valley has become the first health board in Scotland to support a campaign to help people with dementia in all its hospitals. John’s Campaign is a scheme where patients with dementia stay in the company of carers in… read more →
A senior pharmacist at Forth Valley Royal Hospital is urging people across Forth Valley to think twice about seeking antibiotics for cold and flu symptoms, and to sign up to be an Antibiotic Guardian. Clare Colligan, Antimicrobial Pharmacist for NHS… read more →
Waverley Care, Scotland’s HIV and Hepatitis C charity, has today launched its Forth Valley African Health Project. The project, which is being delivered by Waverley Care in partnership with NHS Forth Valley, aims to raise awareness of HIV and reduce… read more →
The findings of a joint inspection of health and social work services for older people and their carers in the Falkirk area will be discussed at a meeting organised by NHS Forth Valley’s Falkirk Public Partnership Forum. A report published… read more →
Paragon Housing Association is opening its doors to NHS Forth Valley’s Health Promotions Stop Smoking service and local people want to give up smoking . The NHS Stop Smoking service has teamed up with local housing association , Paragon, to help smokers… read more →
The wide range of services available at the Forth Valley Sensory Centre in Camelon will be discussed at a public meeting in Sauchie Community Hall on Wednesday November 4th 2015 at 7.00pm. The Centre aims to improve quality of life… read more →
The Clackmannanshire Integrated Mental Health Service (IMH), a joint partnership between NHS Forth Valley and Clackmannanshire Council, has retained Customer Service Excellence accreditation following a recent inspection. The assessor was again impressed with the strong joint working arrangements the service… read more →
Three NHS Forth Valley workers and a local healthcare team have been selected as finalists at the Scottish Health Awards 2015. Liz MacMillan of Forth Valley Royal Hospital has been shortlisted for the Nurse Award. Liz was the hospital’s first… read more →
