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Celebrating Learning Disability Nursing
As part of this year’s Learning Disability Nurses Day celebrations, staff at Loch View created a collaborative visual collage highlighting what their roles mean to them, as well as...
Marking World Stroke Day
Our Stroke Specialist Nurses and B21 Stroke Ward team marked this year’s World Stroke Day with a series of events aimed at raising awareness, educating the public and supporting...
Safer Together Event Marks Improvement Journey
A Safer Together celebration event took place on Thursday 13 November 2025 at Forth Valley College Falkirk Campus which brought together 122 healthcare professionals and quality improvement leaders to...
Mighty Stride in Honour of Claire McCormack
A remarkable team of 32 nurses and AHPs from across NHS Forth Valley completed the 21-mile Mighty Stride Kiltwalk in Edinburgh, raising over £7,500 for Sepsis Research FEAT in...
Mini C-Arm Study Earns First Prize
Carmen Durick, a medical student from the University of Glasgow, who has been working with the Foot and Ankle team in the Orthopaedic Department at Forth Valley Royal Hospital, ...
Jennifer Fundraises Full Day of Strathcarron Hospice Services
In December, all of Strathcarron Hospice’s services, both in-house and across the local community, were funded entirely by the family of Alan James Brisbane, a Learning Disabilities Healthcare Support...
New Radiographers Strengthen Falkirk Community Hospital DXA Team
Welcome to Aileen Knox and Elaine Jaffray, who have recently joined the DXA team at Falkirk Community Hospital.
Both radiographers have successfully completed the post-graduate DXA reporting course, driven by...
Innovation Takes Centre Stage at National Conferences
NHS Forth Valley’s innovation work was recently showcased on national stages, highlighting the organisation’s leadership in digital transformation and service improvement.
At Big Data Belfast, Innovation Project Manager Amy Walker...
New Strathcarron Hospice Café Opens at the Bellfield Centre
Staff, patients, visitors and local residents can now enjoy breakfast and lunch while contributing to the work of Strathcarron Hospice following the opening of a new café in the...
Meet our Newly Qualified Health Visitors
Congratulations to Louise McGown and Natalie Raeburn, who have successfully completed their year-long additional training to become qualified Health Visitors in Forth Valley.
Both have worked exceptionally hard, balancing academic...
NHS Forth Valley Showcases Excellence at SAM Manchester Conference
The Society for Acute Medicine (SAM) hosts the SAM Manchester Conference, a leading event for clinicians working in acute medical care. This year, NHS Forth Valley was proudly represented...
Improving the Health of People Undergoing Cancer Treatment
As part of the ongoing Improving the Cancer Journey (ICJ) work in Forth Valley, Lisa Dods, Macmillan Health Improvement Practitioner Specialist for Prehabilitation, has been leading a scoping exercise...
Physiotherapy Coffee Morning Raises Money for Macmillan
The Physiotherapy Department at Stirling Health and Care Village recently hosted a Macmillan Coffee Morning to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support.
Staff would like to thank everyone who baked...
Helping Young People Gain Employment
Two groups of young people in Forth Valley recently celebrated their achievements after completing training programmes that help them move into jobs in a range of sectors, including health...
Marianne Recognised as Decaf Coffee Project Earns Top Honour
We are proud to recognise the outstanding contribution of Marianne White, a housekeeper who formerly worked on Ward A11 and supported the Decaf Coffee Project within the Safer Together,...
Resus Team Help Young Carers Learn Lifesaving Skills for BBC Scotland
NHS Forth Valley’s Resuscitation Team played a key role in supporting a number of local young carers as they learned vital CPR skills for The LAB on BBC Scotland,...
Advanced Life Support Instructor Achievement
Huge congratulations to Resuscitation Officers Jillian McLean and Brendan Sturt, who have recently achieved their Advanced Life Support Instructor qualification from the Resuscitation Council UK.
This outstanding accomplishment reflects their...
Birds bring joy to Bellfield Centre
A feathered family recently brought unexpected joy to patients, visitors and staff in the Wallace Suite at the Bellfield Centre, Stirling Health and Care Village.
The suite, which cares for...
Pharmacy Technicians Lynne and Derek Shine at National Awards
Congratulations to Lynne Curtis and Derek Stevenson, who were both finalists for Pharmacy Technician of the Year award at the 2025 Scottish Healthcare Awards.
The annual ceremony recognises outstanding individuals...
Sharing Our Stories – Gillian’s Experience
Over the next year, our Equality, Inclusion and Wellbeing Service will be inviting colleagues to share their experiences, traditions and personal journeys to help highlight the power of storytelling.
To...
Bellsdyke Bake Off
Staff at Bellsdyke Hospital recently hosted a fun-filled ‘Bellsdyke Bake Off’, raising £240 to go towards a new relaxation chair to support staff wellbeing. Adding extra excitement to the...
SPAR Shows Support
Huge thanks to SPAR Scotland for the thoughtful and generous donation of £500 form local Larbert stores to staff at Forth Valley Royal Hospital. The team at SPAR Scotland...
Around of aPAWS for Maisie
Much-loved therapet, Maisie, who regularly visits our older adult mental health wards, has been awarded a special certificate recognising her exceptional contribution to improving the wellbeing of local patients.
Maisie...
Tribute to Melanie as Colleagues Complete Mighty Hike in Her Honour
The ReACH Clacks & Stirling team was deeply saddened by the recent death of Melanie Wright, one of its longest-serving, highly respected and much-loved Occupational Therapists, following a brief...
30 Years of Diabetes Expertise… and the Occasional Monkey Business
Pamela began her diabetes career at Falkirk Community Hospital in November 1995, marking 30 years of dedicated service this year.
Since moving to FVRH in 2011, Pamela has served as...
Why You Should Visit Your Local Pharmacy First
Pharmacies in Forth Valley are much more than just places to pick up prescriptions. They’re fast becoming the first stop for health advice and treatment, helping to bridge gaps...
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