A community event is being organised in Falkirk to encourage local people to have their say on how future healthcare in the region should be delivered. With increasing numbers of cancer cases, rates of dementia set to double in the next… read more →
A new campaign has been launched to encourage people from across Forth Valley to make use of the Minor Injuries Unit (MIU) at Stirling Community Hospital. The Unit is staffed by emergency nurse practitioners who can prescribe medication and treatment… read more →
The pledge by NHS Forth Valley to treat all patients fairly, whatever their needs, is to be discussed at a meeting in Clackmannanshire. Those attending will be encouraged to help shape priorities for the next two years to ensure better… read more →
On Wednesday, 28 January 100 health and social services professionals from all parts of the country graduated to become the latest additions to Scotland’s pioneering Dementia Champions Programme. An audience of around 200 celebrated their achievement. The event started with… read more →
People are being urged to discuss their organ donation wishes with family, even if they have already joined the NHS Organ Donor Register. Many in Forth Valley have already expressed their wish to be an organ donor, with 38.1 per… read more →
People across Forth Valley are being reminded to stay at home and avoid visiting local hospitals if they have any of the symptoms of norovirus, also known as the winter vomiting bug. The advice comes at a time when levels… read more →
The pledge by NHS Forth Valley to treat all patients fairly, whatever their needs, is to be discussed at a meeting in Falkirk. Those attending will be encouraged to help shape priorities for the next two years to ensure better… read more →
A total of 131 NHS Forth Valley staff, with a total of 2,670 years service between them, attended the second of two special award ceremonies to celebrate their long careers working for the NHS. The event was hosted by the… read more →
Maggie’s, the charity which provides free practical, emotional and social support for people with cancer and their family and friends, was delighted to receive a cheque for £11,358.30 from Forth Valley Giving, the registered charity of NHS Forth Valley. The… read more →
Public health experts at NHS Forth Valley are appealing to people who have flu-like symptoms not to visit family and friends at Forth Valley Royal Hospital and community hospitals in Stirling, Falkirk, Clackmannanshire and Bo’ness. The warning follows confirmation from… read more →
