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 →
Infection prevention and control specialists in NHS Forth Valley have launched a campaign to try to prevent an outbreak of the winter vomiting bug in Forth Valley hospitals. The team are holding roadshows at a number of locations across the… read more →
Inspectors have welcomed significant improvements in services for Stirling’s children and young people. A number of concerns were raised following an inspection by the Care Inspectorate in 2014, centring on coordination of services to support families in difficulty at an… read more →
A new GP is to take over the running of Drymen Health Centre from 7th December 2015 after the vacant GP practice was advertised by NHS Forth Valley. Dr Waqar Cheema, who has been working at the health centre as… read more →
