New Test Could Help Rule out Womb Cancer in Three Hours
NHS Forth Valley is the only site in Scotland to join a UK study into a diagnostic test which could help gynaecologists rule out womb cancer in three hours. Most womb cancer usually starts in the...
View ArticleNHS Forth Valley Encourages Parents to Get Children Vaccinated Against Flu...
NHS Forth Valley is encouraging parents and carers to help keep children healthy over the school terms this winter by getting them vaccinated against flu. All primary and secondary school pupils are...
View ArticlePeople aged 65 and over in NHS Forth Valley to get winter booster jab
People aged 65 and over will be first in line for a winter booster jab to protect the most vulnerable from COVID-19 and ease the pressure on hospitals. Letters with appointment times have been landing...
View ArticleAdvanced Nursing and AHP Roles Help to Reduce Waiting Times
A number of experienced nurses and radiographers across NHS Forth Valley have undertaken additional training to carry out minor surgical procedures and mammography reporting to help increase capacity...
View ArticleNHS Forth Valley Invites Children Aged 2 to 5 Forward for Flu Vaccine
NHS Forth Valley is encouraging parents and carers of children aged 2 to 5 to ensure their child is vaccinated against flu ahead of winter. Appointment letters are now arriving at homes inviting...
View ArticleNew Legislation to Ban Smoking Near Hospital Buildings Comes into Force
A new nationwide ban on smoking outside hospitals comes into force today (Monday 5th September 2022). The new legislation means anyone found lighting up within fifteen metres of a hospital building...
View ArticlePharmacy and GP Arrangements for Monday 12th September 2022 Public Holiday
Many GP practices across Forth Valley will be closed today (Monday 12 September 2022) for a public holiday. You can call NHS 24 on 111 day or night if you need advice for an injury or require urgent...
View ArticleHealth Service Arrangements for National Day of Mourning – Mon 19th Sept
GP practices across Forth Valley will be closed for the additional public holiday on Monday 19th September and reopen on Tuesday 20th September 2022. A number of local pharmacies, dental practices and...
View ArticleWinter Vaccine Appointment Letters for People with Underlying Health Conditions
Appointment letters for winter vaccines, inviting those aged 5 and over who are at higher risk of Covid-19 or flu, are being sent out across Forth Valley over the next five weeks. This includes those...
View ArticleForth Valley Dialysis Patient Encourages Others to Consider Donating a Kidney
A Forth Valley man, who has been waiting several years for a kidney transplant, has urged people not to be frightened about donating a kidney. 51-year-old Peter Donaldson, who undergoes dialysis three...
View ArticleNHS Forth Valley Takes Action to Prepare for Winter and Increase Future Capacity
NHS Forth Valley is increasing capacity and investing in additional staff to help reduce pressure on local health services as part of wider preparations for winter. The plans, which have been developed...
View ArticleForth Valley set to benefit from landmark new partnership
An ambitious landmark partnership between the University of Stirling, Forth Valley College and NHS Forth Valley has launched today – with the mission to improve patient care and treatments, and boost...
View ArticlePharmacy and GP Arrangements for Monday 10th October 2022 Public Holiday
Many GP practices across Forth Valley will be closed on Monday 10 October 2022 for a public holiday. You can call NHS 24 on 111 day or night if you need advice for an injury or require urgent...
View ArticleEfforts Stepped Up to Eliminate Hepatitis C
The fight against blood borne viruses (BBVs) is being stepped up in Forth Valley with the appointment of a specialist community nurse and increased outreach services, including visits to Salvation Army...
View ArticleDon’t Let Your Protection Fade This Winter
‘Don’t let your protection fade’ is the message being given in a new TV, radio and digital campaign from the Scottish Government urging those eligible for winter vaccines to come forward when invited....
View ArticleTree Planted at Forth Valley Royal Hospital in Memory of The Queen
An Acer Crimson King has been planted in the grounds of Forth Valley Royal Hospital as part of a living legacy to commemorate the Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The planting, by...
View ArticleAdults aged 50 and over with no underlying health conditions can now book...
NHS Forth Valley is encouraging adults aged 50 and over to book their winter vaccines to help protect themselves from COVID-19 and flu and ease pressure on the NHS this winter. Those aged 50 to 64 can...
View ArticleNew National Treatment Centre Ward Takes Shape
Work to develop the new National Treatment Centre inpatient ward at Forth Valley Royal Hospital took another step forward this week with the arrival of the first building components. Around 48 large...
View ArticleActive Prescription for a Healthier Life
A new website has been created to make it easier for all healthcare professionals across Forth Valley to ‘prescribe’ a wide range of physical activities for local patients. The new Physical Activity...
View ArticleForth Valley Team Scoops National Health Award
The work of a local team in NHS Forth Valley has been recognised at a prestigious national awards ceremony. Staff from the Trauma Informed Cervical Screening Team Project team were awarded the Care for...
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