Morag McKellar, AHP Manager for Children’s Services, recently retired after clocking up an incredible 51 years of NHS service. After qualifying as a dietitian in 1975 (her registration number was...

Kevin McCabe, a Primary Care Pharmacist took part in this year’s London marathon – his first-ever marathon - in a challenge that held deep personal and physical significance. He undertook...

Staff at Forth Valley Royal Hospital have been given a welcome boost thanks to the generosity of local business Lawson AutoTech in Larbert, who kindly donated six hampers in...

A local Forth Valley GP and a specialist hospital team have both received high-profile recognition in national and regional awards, highlighting excellence in patient care, leadership and community impact...

Three staff from NHS Forth Valley have received university appointments from the University of Stirling and Edinburgh Napier University. Professor Paul Cameron, NHS Forth Valley Director of Allied Health Professions,...

Clinical Coordinator and Senior Midwife, Janett Sneddon, has retired after more than 51 years of NHS service. Janett started her nurse training at the tender age of 18 at the...

Falkirk Community Hospital has unveiled a beautiful new Wildflower Circle Meadow and wellbeing space, transforming an underused area of land into a vibrant, biodiverse environment that supports both staff...

NHS Forth Valley Lead Resuscitation Officer Dave Williams has been appointed as a Member of the Order of St John in the Priory of Scotland. The honour recognises his...

Consultant orthopaedic surgeon Peter Moses has been selected to represent Scotland at the International Men’s Cricket (IMC) Over-60s World Cup this summer, which takes place in Mississauga, Canada. The event...

RSA200 Art for Health is a touring exhibition of works by drawn from health boards, national art in health collections, and the University of Stirling Art Collection. The exhibition...

Our Digital team recently hosted their first drop-in session at Forth Valley Royal Hospital, giving colleagues the opportunity to meet the team, put faces to names, and receive friendly,...

NHS Forth Valley Dietetics has been an early adopter of the British Dietetic Association’s Common Assessment Tool (CAT) for assessing dietetic learners undertaking practice-based placements. The introduction of CAT...

Specialist support from NHS Forth Valley’s Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) services - working closely alongside Audiology colleagues - is helping children with hearing loss develop vital communication skills...

Nominations are now open for Scotland’s Health Awards 2026, a valuable opportunity to recognise and celebrate the extraordinary individuals and teams delivering high-quality health and social care across the...

The Managing Intensive Care Emergencies (MICE) course was developed in 2019 by Senior Critical Care Practitioner Kimberley Kirkbright to support nursing staff in gaining experience and confidence in managing...

Two colleagues past and present have been recognised in this year’s King’s Birthday Honours. Anne Moylan, a former Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner at Forth Valley Royal Hospital, and Sheila Pheely,...

NHS Forth Valley is proud to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our medical trainees, trainers and staff at the 2026 Medical Trainee Celebration Awards. This year’s awards recognise the...

Colleagues recently attended BFI Managers Training, a UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative leadership session designed to strengthen understanding of infant feeding standards and how they are implemented across services. At the...

This June, David Thomson from our Neurology Department is lacing up his running shoes for an impressive personal challenge – all in support of a cause close to his...

Congratulations to nine staff members based at Lochview and Bellsdyke who have successfully completed Behavioural Family Therapy (BFT) training. Behavioural Family Therapy is a structured, practical psychological approach where a therapist...

Childsmile is celebrating its 20th anniversary this June, marking two decades of transforming children’s oral health across Scotland. Since its launch in 2006 as a pilot initiative, Childsmile has grown...

Ward B21 was filled with warmth, colour and community spirit, as staff, patients and families came together for a special Tartan Tea Party in support of Chest Heart &...

Alec Souter, a porter at Forth Valley Royal Hospital, who received a Serco Star Award for the support he showed to a young patient receiving end of life care...

Congratulations to our Specialist Rehabilitation Unit for coming runner up and Prison Healthcare Teams (HMP & YOI Stirling, HMP Glenochil, HMP & YOI Polmont) for receiving highly commended in...

Colleagues from across NHS Forth Valley came together recently for the first Value Based Health and Care Collaborative Learning Session on Thursday 7 May 2026. The event created an...

A recent call for support on social media has sparked an incredible response from the local community, bringing comfort and kindness to patients across our hospitals. Following a Facebook appeal...

Members of the Hospital at Home team are preparing to take on the Inflatables 5K Fun Run on 5 September, raising funds for Strathcarron Hospice. The team, who provide care...