A number of new modern apprenticeships are being recruited by NHS Forth Valley in a bid to improve job prospects for young people between the ages of 16 and 24. The move supports a target by the Scottish Government to… read more →
A new integrated ‘hub has opened at Falkirk Community Hospital which brings together a wide range of mental health services previously provided at Westbank and Dunrowan day hospitals. The facility, which was officially opened by NHS Forth Valley Chairman Alex… read more →
A new GP is to take over the running of Westburn Medical Practice in Falkirk after the vacant practice was advertised by NHS Forth Valley. The Practice has been managed by NHS Forth Valley since March 2015 after a number… read more →
New antiviral treatments for Hepatitis C – some of which have only become available in the past few months – are proving very successful for Forth Valley patients. Health experts say these drug combinations are more effective – 90-95% cures… read more →
A joint inspection of health and social work services for older people and their carers found a high range of quality services delivered by the Falkirk Partnership. The report published today by the Care Inspectorate and Health Improvement Scotland also… read more →
Service User Representatives Sought for new Integration Joint Board People in the Clackmannanshire and Stirling areas who regularly use health and social care services are being invited to make their voices heard over how local care should be delivered in… read more →
It was with great sadness that NHS Forth Valley recently learned of the death of one of its non-executive Board members, Charles (Charlie) Forbes who died at home after a long illness. Mr Forbes was a former Regional Sales Manager,… read more →
Cardiac patients in Forth Valley stepped out in style recently on a big fit walk, designed to lead to better health. Members of NHS Forth Valley’s cardiac rehab class and Forth Valley Healthy Hearts Club, set out from The Peak… read more →
People in the Falkirk area who regularly use health and social care services are being invited to make their voices heard over how local care should be delivered in future. The Scottish Government is seeking members of the public to… read more →
Around £1.75 million has been allocated by NHS Forth Valley to provide medical equipment over the next year. This includes upgrading existing equipment and also purchasing a new state-of-the art orthodontics scanner which will allow impressions to be taken digitally.… read more →
