Winter Vaccination Programme Gets Underway in Forth Valley
Scotland’s winter vaccination programme has started in NHS Forth Valley with a range of groups being offered the flu vaccination, including those aged 50 – 64, teachers and support staff. Invitations...
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The PEAK leisure centre in Stirling is teaming up with NHS Forth Valley to support an incredible race that could change lives. Race For Recipients is a UK-wide challenge open to everyone to celebrate...
View ArticleParents Encouraged to get Children Vaccinated Against Flu Ahead of Winter
NHS Forth Valley is encouraging parents and carers to ensure their child gets their flu vaccine this winter. The expansion of the national flu programme to include secondary school pupils continues...
View ArticleOrgan Donation Gives Salma Another Chance of Life
As this year’s Organ and Tissue Donation week gets underway (18th – 24th Sept 2023), NHS Forth Valley is highlighting the story of one local woman who received two donated organs and encouraging people...
View ArticleRacing Ahead (again!) to Raise Awareness of Organ Donation
For the second year running, staff, teams and individuals supporting NHS Forth Valley have swept the board in the 2023 Race for Recipients challenge. The annual event, which runs alongside Organ and...
View ArticleUpdate on Aberfoyle Flooding – Additional Health protection advice for homes...
Following the recent flooding and oil leak in the village, our health protection team has provided the following advice for any homes or gardens affected. In your home: Please do not attempt to...
View ArticleLocal People Urged to Get Any Unusual or Persistent Symptoms Checked to Help...
NHS Forth Valley today backed a campaign encouraging people to get persistent symptoms that aren’t normal for them checked. The Scottish Government’s ‘Be the Early Bird’ campaign is back on screens and...
View ArticleCelebrating Our Local & National Healthcare Finalists
The finalists for this year’s NHS Forth Valley’s local Staff Awards have been unveiled. Eighteen finalists have been selected from more than 800 nominations put forward by local staff, patients and...
View ArticleNew Breast Cancer Fast-track Diagnosis Scheme Launched
A new Cancer Research UK-funded scheme which aims to reduce cancer diagnosis waiting times has launched in NHS Forth Valley. The initiative, part of a new programme called Test, Evidence, Transition...
View ArticlePublic Invited to Attend Health Board’s Annual Review
People across Forth Valley will have the opportunity to find out more about local health developments and ask members of NHS Forth Valley Board questions at the Health Board’s Annual Review meeting on...
View ArticleNew Care Hub Developed for People with Diabetes
New group sessions have been introduced to support local people with diabetes across the Forth Valley area who require insulin or GLP1 injections. The sessions are being delivered in a new Diabetes...
View ArticleTop Healthcare Teams Recognised with National Awards
Two healthcare teams in NHS Forth Valley have received national awards in recognition of the outstanding care and support they provide to local patients and families across Forth Valley. Ward 4 at...
View ArticleAwards Recognise the Achievements of Local Healthcare Staff
The winners of this year’s NHS Forth Valley’s local Staff Awards were unveiled at an awards ceremony which highlighted the outstanding contribution made by healthcare staff across the organisation. Six...
View ArticleWork Underway to Help Free Up Capacity Ahead of Winter
Efforts are intensifying to free up capacity across local health and care services ahead of the challenging winter period. During this time there will be intensive and coordinated efforts to support...
View ArticleUpdate on Annual Review
The Annual Review of NHS Forth Valley’s performance for 2022/23 took place yesterday (20th November 2023) at the Board’s headquarters in Stirling. The event was hosted by the Cabinet Secretary for NHS...
View ArticleNew Specialist Heart Clinic for Condition Affecting Women
A new specialist heart clinic is being piloted at Forth Valley Royal Hospital in a bid to improve treatment of a cardiac condition which mainly affects women. The clinic aims to improve treatment for...
View ArticleForth Valley Nurse Receives Prestigious Queen’s Nurse Reward
A nurse from Larbert is among a group of 24 extraordinary community nurses and midwives to have been awarded the prestigious title of Queen’s Nurse. Chloe Richardson, a Community Learning Disability...
View ArticleGP Premises Go Green
A number of GP Practice and Community Hospitals buildings across Forth Valley are set for a green boost as part of wider plans to improve energy efficiency, reduce carbon emissions and support the...
View ArticleHelp Stay Healthy This Winter
People across Forth Valley are being encouraged to plan ahead to help stay healthy over the festive period. The national ’Healthy Know How’ campaign encourages people to prepare for winter, provides...
View ArticleUniversity Honour For Forth Valley Breast Surgeon
An NHS Forth Valley Breast Surgeon has been appointed as an Honorary Professor by the University of Stirling in recognition of her contribution to the work of the Faculty of Health Sciences and Sport....
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