New Electric Bike Stations to Boost Falkirk’s Pedal Power
The Forth Bike network is set to expand with two additional electric bike rental stations in Falkirk, thanks to a collaboration between Forth Environment Link, Sustrans and the NHS. The new e-bike...
View ArticleWinter vaccinations – new drop-in clinics for over 65s
Local people across Forth Valley are being urged to ensure they are protected against Covid-19 and flu this winter by getting vaccinated as soon as possible. Everyone aged over 65 should have received...
View ArticleForth Valley Cancer Service Celebrates 10th Anniversary
A specialist service which has given support to over 4,000 cancer patients and their families in Forth Valley is celebrating its 10th anniversary. Originally set up as a pilot project with funding from...
View ArticleDon’t Let Your Protection Fade – Drop-in Vaccination Clinics Extended to More...
Local drop-in vaccination clinics across Forth Valley have been extended to additional eligible groups to encourage people to boost their protection against Covid-19 and flu this winter. Anyone aged 65...
View ArticleFourth Project SEARCH Cohort Graduate
A fourth group of young people with additional support needs in the Falkirk area who are on the hunt to find a job with the help of DFN Project SEARCH – have graduated from their one-year internship...
View ArticleNew Stroke Team Gets Off to a Flying Start
Around 200 stroke patients in Forth Valley have benefitted from a range of services from the START team recently celebrated its first anniversary. These include being able to undergo rehabilitation at...
View ArticleHealthy Know How to Keep Well This Winter
People across Forth Valley are being encouraged to include health as part of their festive preparations so that seasonal illnesses can be managed well at home. It is hoped that by following the tips...
View ArticleNHS Forth Valley urges parents and carers to get 2 to 5-year-olds vaccinated...
Parents and carers of children aged 2 to 5 are being encouraged to make sure their child gets the free flu vaccine this winter. All children aged 2 by the 31st August 2022 are eligible. Given as a...
View ArticleForth Valley Nurses Receive Prestigious Queens Nurse Award
Two nurses from NH Forth Valley have been awarded the prestigious title Queens Nurse. Colette Fotheringham, team leader of the Children’s Community Nursing Team and Laura McCann, Community Learning...
View ArticleBe prepared for Common Illnesses this Festive Season.
People across the Forth Valley are being encouraged to check they have basic home remedies in ahead of the Festive and New Year holidays to avoid having to find a pharmacy on a bank holiday. NHS Forth...
View ArticleExceptional Gift of Living Kidney Donation Celebrated
New research highlights likelihood of people considering becoming a living donor The impact of living kidney donation on those living with kidney failure has been highlighted as part of a new drive....
View ArticleGet vaccinated Ahead of the Festive Season
NHS Forth Valley is urging everyone eligible who has not been vaccinated to get their Covid-19 and flu vaccinations ahead of the festive period. Getting your vaccine can help reduce the spread over the...
View ArticleGet the Right Care in the Right Place to Help the NHS This Winter
NHS Forth Valley is preparing for its toughest winter yet as health and social care services across the area continue to face exceptional high levels of demand. As we head into the festive period local...
View ArticleHIS Inspection Report – Forth Valley Royal Hospital
Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS) has today (Monday 5th Dec) published its report relating to an unannounced follow-up inspection visit to Forth Valley Royal Hospital on 27– 28 September 2022. The...
View ArticlePeople Urged to Get Tested as Cases of Gonorrhoea Rise
Local people across Forth Valley are being urged to practice safer sex and to get tested if they have been at risk following a large increase in cases of gonorrhoea. In 2019, 164 cases of gonorrhoea...
View ArticleGP Practices Across Forth Valley Respond to Increasing Demand
GP Practices across Forth Valley are experiencing unprecedented demand and have seen a sharp rise in the number of calls and requests for appointments, compared to pre-pandemic levels. Clackmannanshire...
View ArticleUpdate on Escalation Improvement Plan & HIS Action Plan
Following, NHS Forth Valley’s escalation to Stage 4 of the NHS Scotland Performance Escalation Framework on 23rd Nov 2022, an Escalation Improvement Plan was published on 19th December 2022 to drive...
View ArticlePrestigious Award for Forth Valley Mental Health Services
Two mental health wards at Forth Valley Royal Hospital have been awarded accreditation status by the Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCP) for their commitment to high quality care. Currently only two...
View ArticleInspirational Student Nurse Highlights Different Paths into Nursing
Nursing is a rewarding profession that opens doors to a wide range of roles in caring for others and promoting health and wellbeing. However, contrary to popular belief, it is also a profession which...
View ArticleHave Your Say on Healthcare at Forth Valley Royal Hospital
Patients and members of the public across Forth Valley are being invited to have their say on any changes and improvements they would like to see at Forth Valley Royal Hospital. A Public Participation...
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