FAQs « Ophthalmology
NEW REFERRALS What happens when I’m referred to the eye clinic? All referrals are screened by a consultant ophthalmologist who reviews the information from the referrer such as examination findings, treatment thus far and your other relevant medical health problems… read more →
Adult Protection « Services A to Z
If you are an adult who is being harmed or neglected and unable to protect yourself please let us know as we are here to help. Similarly if you know or suspect such an adult is being harmed or neglected… read more →
Nutrition « Health Improvement
The Public Health Nutrition Team at NHS Forth Valley work with a wide range of partners and stakeholders from voluntary organisations, community groups, local authority and NHS Sectors, as well as liaising closely with our colleagues from the oral health… read more →
Weight Management Programmes « Adult Weight Management
These weight management programmes are suitable for adults aged 18 years or above, with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 or more. Calculate your BMI using the NHS BMI calculator. Counterweight Lifestyle Groups Lifestyle – This group is delivered online by… read more →
Living Well at Home « Carer Support
Hints and Tips for Living Well at Home with Dementia When a family member receives a diagnosis of dementia it can be overwhelming. However, it can also give a sense of relief, helping you and the person understand the changes… read more →
Self-Help Resources « Mental Health & Wellbeing
Here you will find a collection of self-help resources for a range of different mental health presentations and issues. If further support is needed that is not a life threatening emergency, please contact your GP. General Self-Help Resources Centre for… read more →
Useful Resources « Paediatric Neurodevelopmental Service (PNDS)
ASD National Autistic Society (NAS) – The National Autistic Society is the UK’s leading charity for autistic people and their families. They provide support, guidance and advice. Scottish Autism – Scottish Autism is an organisation dedicated to enabling autistic people… read more →
Getting Active In Your Area « Physical Activity
How to be active? There are many ways you can be active in Forth Valley, no matter where your starting point is. The trick to staying active is to find something you enjoy and making it part of your everyday… read more →
Keep Well Service « Services A to Z
What we do Keep Well is a community based service which provides a range of health assessments, along with tailored advice and support, to help improve health and wellbeing and prevent disease. The service provides one-to-one health assessments for both… read more →
Anaesthetic During Surgery « Day Surgery
To have an operation you need an anaesthetic. Anaesthetics stop you feeling pain and other sensations. There are different types of anaesthetic: General anaesthesia gives a state of controlled It is essential for some operations. You are unconscious and feel… read more →