NHS Forth Valley, from today (9 October 2025) has moved to Stage 2 of the NHS Scotland Support and Intervention Framework.

The decision has been taken in recognition of further improvements in Governance, Leadership and Culture over the last year and means that the Board no longer requires direct formal support from the Scottish Government.

The Board’s performance will continue to be monitored through established mechanisms and work will continue be taken forward across all three areas as part of ongoing efforts to build on existing progress.

Neena Mahal, Chair of NHS Forth Valley, said: “This decision is a further positive step forward and recognises the additional progress that has been made to strengthen and improve leadership, culture, and governance across the organisation over the last year following the Board’s de-escalation to Stage 3 in October 2024.

“I would therefore like to take this opportunity to thank local staff, primary care colleagues and partners for their support and continued efforts to further improve the care and services delivered to local communities across Forth Valley. We recognise, however, that we need to sustain and build on the improvements made and we will continue to monitor progress going forward.”

Neil Gray, Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care, said: “Following careful consideration, the decision has been taken that NHS Forth Valley’s escalation status for governance, leadership and culture should be lowered to Stage 2.

“This decision also reflects the continued dedication, effort, and commitment of NHS Forth Valley staff which is bringing results and progress in reducing the longest waits.”