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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...
Lynne Rowley, NHS Forth Valley Orthotics Team Lead, is presented with her MBE by HRH King Charles III

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...
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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,...
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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...
The courtyard garden at FVRH

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 Sinclair

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...
Strength and balance exercises

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...
AHP and nursing staff from Falkirk's Older Adult Community Mental Health Team

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...
A patient receives specialist rehabilitation

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...
Millie the dog attends the Mental Health Unit at Forth Valley Royal Hospital

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...
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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...
NHS Forth Valley nurses come to together to celebrate Onam

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...
Ann McGregor; Maggie MacKinnon; Laura Crockert; Derek Blues; Claudine Macmurdo and Rhona Blues complete the Kiltwalk to raise money for Myeloma UK in memory of Andrene Keith

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...
Dr Michael Moneypenny with friends

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...
Lyn Corkish, Nicole Milton, Kasey Saunders and James Riley complete a 26 mile hike from Alwick to Bamburgh Casle in aid of Macmillan

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...
The Neurology Team at Forth Valley Royal Hospital brave the elements to scale Dumyat hill

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...
A group of local sonographers complete a 70km charity cycle from Glasgow to Edinburgh to raise money for Maggie’s Forth Valley

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 Stanfield completes a sky dive at Strathallen airfield

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 Bendoris, joined by friend Sharon Nulty and colleagues Mandy McMonagle and Tracy Leishman, trek the West Highland Way

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...
Susan Anderson

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...
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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...
The Armed Forces gold award

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...

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