Meeting Highlights Help at Home in Stirling
Staff from NHS Forth Valley will be attending a meeting in Stirling later this month to explain what enhanced nursing care can be provided in the home to help people recover when acutely unwell...
View ArticlePop Up Clinics are a Screening Success
Nearly 6,000 women across Forth Valley, some of whom have not attended their appointment for a smear test for more than 30 years, have been invited to new ‘pop up’ clinics for cervical screening....
View ArticleCare Hub Celebrates New Milestone
A topping out ceremony at the new Stirling Care Village was held on Friday 24th November 2017 to mark the final tiles being placed on the roof of the new Care Hub building. The hub will have more than...
View ArticlePregnant Women Across Forth Valley Urged to Get Flu Vaccine
The Royal College of Midwives is urging more pregnant women across Forth Valley to get their flu vaccine to help protect themselves and their babies this winter. The call comes after statistics...
View ArticleKeep Warm and Well This Winter
Keeping warm and cosy, these youngsters are well-wrapped up to face the winter chills. Heather, Hollie and Zack were snuggled up at Callandar House in Falkirk to promote the launch of NHS Forth...
View ArticleForth Valley School Nurse Receives Honour of Queen’s Nurse Title
A local nurse is among a group of 20 to have been awarded the title of Queen’s Nurse, marking the first time the honour has been made in Scotland for almost 50 years. Joan Gracie, who works as Team...
View ArticleTime of Remembrance
Families and friends who have lost a loved one are being invited to a service of remembrance in the Spiritual Care department in Forth Valley Royal Hospital, on Monday 18th December 2017 at 7.00pm. The...
View ArticleForth Valley GP Practices in Ground Breaking Study
A landmark trial funded by Diabetes UK, which includes several GP practices in Forth Valley, suggests it is possible to put Type 2 diabetes into remission using an intensive weight management programme...
View ArticlePlans for new Doune health centre move forward
Plans for the development of a larger, purpose-built health centre in Doune moved a step forward following the approval of outline plans. The Outline Business Case (OBC) for the new £2.6m facility in...
View ArticlePublic Asked to Avoid Putting Pressure on A&E Services
NHS Forth Valley is gearing up to cope with extra demands over the festive season and is urging the public to make use of local GP, pharmacy and minor injuries services to avoid putting extra pressure...
View ArticleHelp Stop The Spread of Flu
Following an increase in levels of influenza across Scotland, NHS Forth Valley is asking people who have symptoms of a respiratory illness not to visit the area’s hospitals until their symptoms have...
View ArticleNHS Forth Valley Issues Advice on Flu Following Increase in Cases
People with flu like symptoms are being advised to try manage the condition at home following a sharp increase in the number of people attending GP practices and the Emergency Department at Forth...
View ArticleAppeal for Information on Patient
NHS Forth Valley and local police are appealing for information to establish the identity of a man who was admitted to Forth Valley Royal Hospital on Tuesday 26th December 2017. He has no knowledge of...
View ArticleFirst for Trauma Training at Forth Valley Royal Hospital
Emergency staff from across Scotland have been taking part in a trauma course at Forth Valley Royal Hospital, believed to be the first of its kind in the country. Fifteen participants from five Health...
View ArticlePeople in Forth Valley Urged to Help Protect Against Flu- Free Vaccine Still...
People with underlying health conditions in Forth Valley are being urged to get the free flu vaccine. The call comes after statistics highlighting that 54%[i] of at risk people in Forth Valley are yet...
View ArticleStirling Care Village Information and Engagement Event
Public asked to share views on development of public areas and green space Members of the public, local residents and community groups are being encouraged to attend a local information and engagement...
View ArticleInformation Event Highlights New Deal for Carers in Clackmannanshire
A new deal for carers which comes into force in April 2018 will be one of the topics discussed at a public engagement meeting on Wednesday 7th February 2018 in Sauchie Community Hall, Mar Place,...
View ArticleNHS Staff Recognised
Around 90 NHS Forth Valley staff, with a total of 2,590 years service between them, received a Long Service Award after achieving 20, 30 or 40 years service. They attended a special award ceremony at...
View ArticleClackmannanshire & Stirling Health and Social Care Partnership Budget...
The Integration Joint Board is responsible for the strategic planning of Adult health and social care services within Clackmannanshire and Stirling. Services are delivered through the Health and Social...
View ArticleDr Stirling & Partners Medical Practice, Alloa
Four of the five GPs at Dr Stirling & Partners Medical Practice at Alloa have confirmed that they plan to leave or retire over the next few months and, as a result, NHS Forth Valley will take over...
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