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Meet Our New Clinical Director for Quality – Dr Calum McGregor
Dr Calum McGregor has been appointed as NHS Forth Valley’s new Clinical Director for Quality.
Calum has been working as a Consultant in Acute and General Medicine with us for...
Filed Under Retirement – Lynn Closes the Record After 45 Years
After an incredible 45 years of dedicated service within NHS Forth Valley, Lynn Allan has announced her plans to retire in December 2025.
Lynn has spent her entire NHS career...
Jacob’s Monumental Climb for the Bellfield Centre
Recovering stroke patient, Jacob, is set to take on a monumental challenge on 7 September - climbing all 246 steps of the Wallace Monument - to raise funds for...
Serco Team raises funds for children’s charity
Three members of Serco's Domestic Services team have been busy fundraising for Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity, raising an impressive £343.01 from a stall held in the main atrium...
Recognition for Contribution to Advanced Practice Nursing
Dr Sharon Oswald, Nurse Consultant in Advanced Practice was recently recognised for her commitment over the last 20 years supporting the Recognition and Management of the Acutely Unwell Adult...
eObs Champions Train the Trainer Session
A recent eObs Train the Trainer session brought together Champions from a wide range of clinical teams and roles across NHS Forth Valley.
With excellent support from eHealth, the TrakCare...
A Cut Above the Rest – Joiner Jim’s 37 Years of Service
After an incredible 37 years of dedicated service, NHS Forth Valley has bid a fond farewell to Jim Darrien, one of our long-serving Estates Joiners.
Before retiring, Jim kindly shared...
ED ANP Team wins Top Team Award
The Emergency Department Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ED ANP) Team at Forth Valley Royal Hospital has been named Judges’ Choice Top Team in Scotland at the Advancing Care, Advancing Practice...
Doctors complete national Quality and Safety Fellowship
Two NHS Forth Valley doctors have successfully completed the prestigious Scottish Quality and Safety Fellowship Programme, a national initiative which develops clinical leaders with the skills and expertise to...
Art Projects Encourage Creativity and Connection
Visitors to the Forth Valley Royal Hospital atrium recently had the chance to take part in free, drop-in creative activities hosted by Artlink Central and Art in Healthcare.
Staff (including...
Farewell to Rita After 35 Years of Service
Colleagues from across NHS Forth Valley bid a fond farewell to Rita Paterson, who recently retired after an incredible 35 years of service in Domestic Services.
Rita started working at...
Talking Patient Safety – visit to Maternity Assessment Centre
The Maternity Assessment Centre (MAC) at Forth Valley Royal Hospital recently hosted a Patient Safety Conversation Visit, welcoming Neena Mahal, Interim Chair, and Elsbeth Campbell, Head of Communications. Both...
AHPs Fundraise for Breast Cancer Support
The AHP Rehabilitation Services team at Falkirk Community Hospital recently hosted a fantastic fundraising event in support of Breast Cancer Now. The event featured a raffle, a fun-filled tombola...
AAU and CAU teams take on Pretty Mudder for Cancer Research
Staff from our Acute Assessment Unit (AAU) and Clinical Assessment Unit (CAU) swapped their scrubs for sports gear as they took on the Pretty Mudder challenge at Strathclyde Park...
A Royal Day Out for ED Volunteer Graham
A familiar face in the Emergency Department, volunteer Graham McAra and his wife attended the recent King’s Garden Party, proudly representing the Retired and Senior Volunteering Programme (RSVP).
Graham described...
Safer Together: Sharing Learning and Building Momentum
More than 100 staff from across NHS Forth Valley came together at Forth Valley Royal Hospital for the third Safer Together Learning Session. The event brought healthcare professionals and...
Action on Asbestos Fund New Nursing Post
The Board was delighted to welcome Phyllis Craig MBE, Director of Action on Asbestos, to ward B31 at Forth Valley Royal Hospital during the summer.
Action on Asbestos is funding...
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