The University of Stirling and NHS Forth Valley have been judged Partnership of the Year at the 2015 Student Nursing Times Awards, held in London yesterday. The Awards celebrate the very best in nurse education, and the two institutions –… read more →
Self test kits for HIV which give an instant result are legally on sale in Scotland for the first time, following a change in the law last year. The move has been welcomed by NHS Forth Valley who believe it… read more →
Drug and alcohol experts in Forth Valley are urging families of the 3,000 people in the area believed to be affected by drug or alcohol misuse to come forward and seek support. Their appeal coincides with International Families Day on… read more →
Hundreds of local people, patients and staff across Forth Valley have shared their ideas and suggestions on how they would like to see health services delivered in future as part of a major review of clinical services. Several key themes… read more →
A consultant with NHS Forth Valley whose family have both donated and received organs for transplant, is appealing to local people across Forth Valley to join the organ donor register. Dr Helen Tyler, who works in intensive care at Forth… read more →
HEI is a key component of Healthcare Improvement Scotland, a health body that provides evidence, improvement support and scrutiny to help improve the quality of healthcare provided by the NHS and independent healthcare providers in Scotland. The Healthcare Environment Inspectorate… read more →
A range of health services and support will be available during the Easter break to ensure that people across Forth Valley can access treatment and advice. This year the majority of GP surgeries across Forth Valley will close for four… read more →
Forestry Commission Scotland is inviting local children and families to come and enjoy Larbert Woods on NHS Forth Valley Royal Hospital grounds hunting for hidden treasures this Easter. Taking place on Friday 3rd April from 10.30am – 12.30pm, the hunt… read more →
Proposals to create an innovative new care village in the grounds of Stirling Community Hospital have been given the green light to progress. The Outline Business Case for a new integrated health and social care development has been formally approved… read more →
A Chief Officer has been appointed to take forward the development of the new Clackmannanshire and Stirling Health and Social Care Partnership – a joint partnership between NHS Forth Valley, Clackmannanshire and Stirling Councils. Shiona Strachan, who is currently the… read more →
