Funding New Ways to Reduce Drugs Deaths
More than half a million pounds has been awarded to eight projects working to deliver more support to people living with drug addiction. Each of the eight projects will use their share of the £514,000...
View ArticleNHS Forth Valley’s Caring Community Called Forward for Vaccine
People aged 16 to 64 in the Forth Valley area who provide vital face-to-face care and support for others, and have not already had their first vaccine dose or appointment letter, are being invited to...
View ArticleSecondary pupils urged to download app as they return to the classroom
As secondary school pupils in Forth Valley start to return to the classroom, those aged 12-15 who have smartphones are being encouraged to download the Protect Scotland app. The app, extended to...
View ArticleScotland’s Two Million Vaccination Achievement Marked in Forth Valley
Scotland’s vaccination programme has delivered first doses of the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine to more than two million people – 44% of the adult population. The landmark was reached on 17th March...
View ArticleNHS Forth Valley encourages people to share their donation decision
Ahead of the move to an opt out system of organ and tissue donation this Friday (26 March 2021), NHS Forth Valley has urged people to make time to share their donation decision. The change in law means...
View ArticleCOVID-19 vaccination programme rolled out to final priority groups
More than 128,000 people across Forth Valley have now received the Covid-19 vaccine following the roll out of the programme to those aged over 60, people those aged 16 to 64 years with certain...
View ArticleNHS Forth Valley Marks National Day of Reflection
Staff gathered outside Forth Valley Royal Hospital to remember everyone affected by the Covid-19 pandemic over the last year. They were joined by Cathie Cowan, NHS Forth Valley’s Chief Executive,...
View ArticleCovid-19 Contact Tracing – Fallin and Throsk
NHS Forth Valley’s Test and Protect team is carrying out COVID-19 contact tracing in Fallin and Throsk, including Fallin Primary School.
View ArticleCovid-19 Vaccines Delivered to Priority Groups Ahead of Target
NHS Forth Valley has completed the delivery of the Covid-19 vaccination programme to all 9 priority groups ahead of national mid-April 2021 target. More than 150,000 people across Forth Valley have now...
View ArticleStirling’s second community testing unit goes live in Callander
Stirling’s second Coronavirus community testing unit will go live in Callander this Thursday for residents across the region. Rapid Coronavirus testing will available from Thursday 1st April – Saturday...
View ArticleCOVID community testing unit returns to Cowie for all Stirling residents
The Coronavirus community testing unit will return to Cowie this Thursday 15th April for residents across Stirling. Rapid Coronavirus testing will available from Thursday 15th April – Sunday 18th April...
View ArticleGame Changer for Lazy Eye
Computer gaming technology is being used to develop and pilot two low cost, next-generation screening tools for ‘lazy eye’ in children. NHS Forth Valley Consultant Ophthalmologist, Dr Iain Livingstone...
View ArticleExtension of Hospital Visiting
Patients in hospitals across Forth Valley, wherever possible, will now be able to have one visitor to provide support in line with the easing of national restrictions across Scotland. The Scottish...
View ArticleCovid-19 vaccinations begin for under 50s
People aged between 45 and 49 are now being invited to receive their first Covid-19 vaccination. Appointment letters have started to be sent out by NHS Scotland to people in this age range and in Forth...
View ArticleCommunity Testing Unit For All Stirling Residents Returns To Callander
Residents across Stirling can voluntarily attend the Coronavirus community testing unit when it returns to Callander on Thursday 29th April. Rapid Coronavirus testing will available from Thursday 29th...
View ArticleCollege Students Volunteer at Covid-19 Vaccination Centres
A team of committed Care and Administrative Practice students are now volunteering at the Forth Valley College Vaccination Centres. NHS Forth Valley began delivering COVID-19 vaccinations at all three...
View ArticleNatural Born Ability – Exciting new opportunity for artists at Forth Valley...
Applications are now being sought from artists, especially those with an affinity with nature, to become an artist in residence in the Women and Children’s Unit at Forth Valley Royal Hospital. The...
View ArticleLest We Forget – Special reflections book launched for International Nurses Day
A special book of reflections is being launched in NHS Forth Valley to recall the challenges of the past year due Covid-19. Designed by the Forth Valley branch of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) it...
View ArticleCovid Vaccinations Begin for People Aged 30-39
People in Forth Valley aged 30-39 are now being invited for their first Covid-19 vaccination. The vaccines will be delivered over the next few weeks and people in this age group who haven’t received...
View ArticleCOVID-19 testing available to all Stirling residents without symptoms in Cowie
The Coronavirus community testing unit for people without symptoms will be available to all Stirling residents when it returns to Cowie this Thursday, 20th May. With Stirling Council having moved to...
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