Bra-vo! New Maggie’s Centre opens, thanks to MoonWalkers!
Up to 15,000 people in the Forth Valley area living with cancer could benefit from a brand new Maggie’s Centre which opened today in Larbert. Breast cancer charity Walk the Walk is the principal funder...
View ArticleQueen’s Nurse Title Returns to NHS Forth Valley
A community nurse who works for NHS Forth Valley has been selected to take part in a special professional development programme to become a Queen’s Nurse. Joan Gracie, NHS Forth Valley team leader in...
View ArticleForth Valley Cancer Centre Successfully Reassessed for a Macmillan Quality...
A unit for people with cancer in Forth Valley has been recognised by Macmillan Cancer Support for the high-quality environment it offers to patients. The Oncology Unit in Forth Valley Royal Hospital...
View ArticleHospital Pharmacy Takes Centre Stage at Industry ‘Oscars’
NHS Forth Valley’s hospital pharmacy professionals have, once again, done their region proud, with a local pharmacy team making the finals of the highly-esteemed, annual Scottish Pharmacist Awards. The...
View ArticleBack On The Big Screen – By Popular Request
The front of Forth Valley Royal Hospital has once again been turned into a giant cinema screen from dusk until 8.00pm, to showcase health messages and artwork produced by local schools, artists and...
View ArticleDramatic Improvement In Waiting Times For Children And Young People
Figures just released show a dramatic improvement in waiting times for children and young people with mental health problems in Forth Valley. Thanks to a series of changes in the way services are...
View ArticleBra-vo! New Maggie’s Centre Opens, Thanks To MoonWalkers! – Lord Jack...
Up to 15,000 people in the Forth Valley area living with cancer could benefit from a brand new Maggie’s Centre which opened today in Larbert. Breast cancer charity Walk the Walk is the principal funder...
View ArticleForth Valley Medical Director Reminds People Not To Ignore A Three Week Cough
NHS Forth Valley’s Medical Director has today (20 March 2017) stressed the importance of people getting checked if they’ve had a cough for three weeks or more. Andrew Murray urged those who have a...
View ArticleNHS Forth Valley Maternity Services Invest in Staff to Invest in Better Care
NHS Forth Valley is working with the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) to enhance the support available for midwives and maternity colleagues. The board’s maternity services have signed the RCM’s Caring...
View ArticleBra-vo! New Maggie’s Centre opens, thanks to MoonWalkers!
Up to 15,000 people in the Forth Valley area living with cancer could benefit from a brand new Maggie’s Centre which opened today in Larbert. Breast cancer charity Walk the Walk is the principal funder...
View ArticleKnow Where to Turn to For Health Advice and Support This Easter
A range of health services and support will be available during the Easter break to ensure that people across Forth Valley can access treatment and advice. This year the majority of GP surgeries across...
View ArticleEaster Fun Day at Larbert Wood
Forest Enterprise Scotland is encouraging everyone to join their eggciting egg hunt at Larbert Wood on Wednesday 12th April 2017. Starting at 11am, activities will include an egg and spoon race, match...
View ArticleQueen’s Nurse Title Returns to NHS Forth Valley
A community nurse who works for NHS Forth Valley has been selected to take part in a special professional development programme to become a Queen’s Nurse. Joan Gracie, NHS Forth Valley team leader in...
View ArticleScheme to Avoid Hospital Admissions Extended to Stirling Area
A pilot scheme to help frail, elderly patients and those with complex health problems avoid being admitted to hospital has been extended to cover the Stirling area. Three GP fellows will provide...
View ArticleNew Pharmacy Initiative is a Big Hit With Patients
A new initiative which offers free treatment for certain conditions without the need for a prescription has proved to be very popular with local people across Forth Valley. The scheme, which was...
View ArticlePatient Reminder Service Extended in Forth Valley
Newly-referred patients to five specialities in NHS Forth Valley are to benefit from a new reminder service to try to reduce the number of people who fail to turn up for their hospital outpatient...
View ArticleHealth Secretary Visits Forth Valley to launch National Consultation on...
Views of staff and stakeholders sought. A consultation is underway on proposals to enshrine safe staffing in law, as outlined in this year’s Programme for Government. The Safe and Effective Staffing...
View ArticleEvent Aims to Support People in Falkirk Who Are Living with Cancer
Cancer survivors and those living with the disease are being invited to attend a Health and Wellbeing Event organised by NHS Forth Valley and Macmillan Cancer Support. The session – which will be held...
View ArticleNew Programme Aims to Help Older People in Care Homes Keep Active
Older people living in care homes across Stirling and Clackmannanshire are set to benefit from a new programme to boost physical activity. The move came after Clackmannanshire and Stirling Health and...
View ArticleNHS Therapist Scoops National Education Award
The tutoring skills of an NHS Forth Valley Behavioural Psychotherapist, who is on secondment to the University of Stirling as a part-time teaching fellow, has earned him the title of Educator of the...
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