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Train To Be A Peer Supporter
Would you like to join our growing volunteer network of trained Peer Supporters across NHS Forth Valley providing a listening ear to colleagues in your area?
The next one-day online...
Royal Recognition For Lynne
Step forward Lynne Rowley, NHS Forth Valley Orthotics Team Lead, who was presented with her MBE by HRH King Charles III.
Lynne’s nomination was in recognition of her work and...
Positive Feedback From Trainee Doctors
NHS Forth Valley has emerged as one of the best places to be in Scotland for trainee doctors, with the following six departments in the top 2% - anaesthetics,...
More Comfortable Colonoscopies
More comfortable colonoscopies could be on the cards following an upskilling training course at Forth Valley Royal Hospital.
Delivered by a national faculty of highly experienced endoscopists this highly sought-after...
A Breath Of Fresh Air For Intensive Care
A garden area has been redesigned at Forth Valley Royal Hospital to provide a peaceful haven for staff and patients.
The courtyard garden, located on the ground floor of the...
Callum’s Apprenticeship Provides With One Foot On The Ladder
Modern apprentice Callum Sinclair started with podiatry services in January 2022.
He completed his apprenticeship in conjunction with Forth Valley College in February this year and was then successful in...
A Balanced Approach To Exercise
Strength and balance exercises as little as twice weekly can help people of all ages stay steady, maintain bone density, improve balance and reduce joint pain.
Visit the new Strength...
Creating A Dementia Friendly Denny
AHP and nursing staff from Falkirk's Older Adult Community Mental Health Team worked in partnership with colleagues and the local community to launch the first Dementia Friendly Community event.
The...
Developing Specialist Rehabilitation Services
Historically in NHS Forth Valley there has been very limited specialist rehabilitation services for patients who have experienced major trauma or have complex neurological healthcare needs. As part of...
Every Dog Has Its Day – Millie’s Grand Opening
It’s not every day that a dog is invited to officially open a building project but that was the role for therapet Millie, accompanied by her owner Anne Thomson.
Millie...
Generous Donation Brings Cheer To Local Patients
A little post pandemic cheer has been received by the gynaecology oncology team, thanks to the clothing company Scamp and Dude.
Earlier this year they launched their #Superscarf Mission to...
Indian Festival Celebrations Highlight Sense Of Community
Many of our nurses recruited from overseas got together in Grangemouth recently to celebrate Onam, a festival which brings together communities in the Indian state of Kerala.
This is one...
Team Complete Kiltwalk In Memory Of Andrene Keith
Friends and colleagues of Andrene Keith, a Project Officer with the Planning Team who sadly passed away in December 2022, completed the Kiltwalk to raise money for Myeloma UK...
Michael Moves To Africa
After 12 years as an anaesthetist at Forth Valley Royal Hospital, Dr Michael Moneypenny has packed his bags and headed east – to Africa.
His new role is regional director...
Mighty Hike For Macmillan
It was tough going for a team of four from Ward 2 at Bo’ness Hospital who completed a 26 mile hike from Alwick to Bamburgh Casle in aid of...
Neurology Team Scale New Heights For Charity
The Neurology Team at Forth Valley Royal Hospital braved the elements to scale Dumyat hill, which forms part of the Ochil Hills, which offers superb views over Stirling and...
Sonographers Cycle For Maggie’s
A group of local sonographers are completing a 70km charity cycle from Glasgow to Edinburgh to raise money for Maggie’s Forth Valley. Even before the race began they had...
Wendy Flies High For Heart Foundation
Wendy Stanfield, a nursing assistant in Ward 2 of the Mental Health Unit at Forth Valley Royal, took to the skies recently to raise money for charity.
She completed a...
Amanda’s Milestone Birthday Trek
To celebrate reaching her half century Amanda Bendoris from the Hospital at Home team decided to set herself a challenge. Since her running days were over, she plumped for...
Remembering Susan Anderson
Susan Anderson, who was known to many staff across NHS Forth Valley as a medical secretary within the urology department, recently sadly passed away.
There was a collection amongst friends...
Risky Recognition
Vicky Webb, Risk Management Advisor has been shortlisted for newcomer of the year in a large company award.
These awards are linked to the Institute of Risk Management and ALARM...
Gold Award For Supporting The Armed Forces
NHS Forth Valley is one of nine organisations in the Highland Reserve Forces and Cadets Association (HRFCA) area which has been recognised by the UK Government for outstanding support...
