Workplace « Health Improvement
Workplace Safety, health & wellbeing Our key objective is to work with employers and employees and encourage them to work together in order to create and sustain a safe and healthy workforce. A healthier workforce really does make for a… read more →
Working In Forth Valley « Job Vacancies
Forth Valley, in the heart of Scotland, is an exciting place to live and work. It’s diverse and rich cultural history embraces the ancient city of Stirling, once the country’s capital, Falkirk, home of the world’s only rotating boat lift,… read more →
Maternal & Paternal Mental Health « Maternity
Pregnancy can be an emotional time. If you already suffer from a mood disorder, or mental health condition, you may be worried about the effects the pregnancy may have. Some women who have never experienced mood disorders before may find… read more →
Useful Resources and Technology « Type-1 Diabetes
We have various short videos developed by the Diabetes Team, and other online resources and technology to help you manage your diabetes. Videos Managing activity and exercise with type 1 diabetes What it covers: this video explains how to manage… read more →
Type 2 Diabetes Prevention « Adult Weight Management
For dedicated information about Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes, visit the Diabetes Advice and Support section of our website. Control It – Information Sessions Do you have diabetes or are you at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes? These… read more →
Maggie’s Centre « Services A to Z
Maggie’s Forth Valley Centre is situated in the grounds of Forth Valley Royal Hospital and is just a 5 – 10 minute walk from the hospital main entrance. It offers a unique programme of support to anyone affected by any… read more →
Urgent Hospital Referral « Cancer
It can be a worrying time for people when they are told they have to see a hospital doctor. On this page are the answers to some common questions. Why have I been referred to the hospital? Your GP thinks… read more →
Creating the Conditions « Quality Toolkit
Build will & conditions for change Working together Build will & conditions for change Building the will and creating the conditions for change is necessary to consider at the start of your improvement journey and will require continual attention and… read more →
Induction of Labour « Maternity
What does Induction of Labour mean? Induction of labour is the process of starting your labour artificially. There are a number of reasons for this. One might be that you are past your due date. Other reasons include concerns regarding… read more →
What Happens Straight After the Birth « Maternity
What happens straight after the birth? You may instinctively want to cuddle your newborn baby ‘skin-to-skin’ straight after birth. This is an instinct supported by scientific research which has found that this early skin-to-skin contact has important benefits for both… read more →