LATEST NEWS

Peer Supporters Wanted

Would you like to become a trained Peer Supporter offering a listening ear to your colleagues? We are looking for volunteers to join a new network of Peer Supporters...

Helping To Save The Planet

Sustainability has become a major priority as the Scottish Government sets stiff targets in a bid to try to combat climate change. Reducing waste, conserving energy at home and...

Surprise 90th Birthday Party for RVS Legend Sheila

RVS colleagues and local staff got together recently to organise a surprise 90th birthday tea party for legendary RVS volunteer Sheila Pheely. Sheila, who works within the RVS café in...

Meet our New Pharmacy Technicians

The Primary Care Pharmacotherapy team and Prescribing Support team would like to congratulate to Sheryl Graham, Rachel Studders, Paul Wilson-Miles, Holly Baird, Nicholas Devonald and Kimberley Rae who have...

Marking International Day of The Midwife

To celebrate International Day of the Midwife, staff in the Women and Children’s Unit at Forth Valley Royal Hospital got creative to produce some fabulous new artwork. It features constellations...

Working Together to Improve Audiology Services

Earlier this year, NHS Forth Valley hosted the first face-to-face Scottish Audiology Heads of Service in more than three years. Prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, this group would meet 3-4...

Talking Patient Safety in Theatres

Valuable discussions on patient safety continue to take place across the organisation with a recent return visit to theatres at Forth Valley Royal Hospital. John Stuart Non-Executive Board Member, Scott...

Staff Help Celebrate the Coronation

Blythe Johnston a Staff Nurse in HMP Glenochil was chosen to take part in the Edinburgh Castle Gun Salute to mark the Coronation of King Charles.  As well as...

Serco Colleagues Commended

A number of local Serco colleagues at Forth Valley Royal Hospital received commendations at Serco’s national Pulse Awards. The awards provide an opportunity to recognise the work of staff...

Nicola Leads the Way

Congratulations to Nicola Riddell from our E Rostering Team who has been shortlisted for a Digital Leader of the Year Award at this year’s Health Service Journal Digital Awards. As...

New Risk Management Training

The new NHS Forth Valley Risk Management training was recently launched, delivered by Vicky Webb and Alastair Jack from the Corporate Risk Management team. The training is aimed at...

Loch View Marks Reopening of House 1

The team at Loch View recently marked the reopening of House 1 following a major refurbishment project. The improvements will enhance the service available for people in Forth Valley...

Lisa’s Nursing Journey

As part of plans to mark International Nurses Day, we highlighted the experience of one of our local nurses who has made the transition from an auxiliary nurse to...

Intern Martin Gives Project SEARCH The Thumbs Up

DFN Project SEARCH is a one-year programme to help young adults with a learning disability or autism gain valuable work experience. The programme has been running at Forth Valley...

Thanks for Turkish Earthquake Donations

Rosie Martin, receptionist at Area 5 in the Outpatients Department at Forth Valley Royal Hospital would like to thank colleagues who donated to her Turkey Earthquake Appeal and helped...

End of an Era in Podiatry

Lesley Greenaway has retired after 38 years as a podiatrist in the NHS, the last 35 in Forth Valley. Lesley has worked all over the Health Board area during...

CAMHS Art Commission Complete

After months of painting jungles, galaxies and the deep sea, artist Robyn Woolston laid down her brush to celebrate the completion of her project. Robyn was commissioned to bring...

Baby Love – Midwife Johan Retires

After a career in which she she has delivered hundreds of babies midwife Johan Stirling has retired. Although she has worked in the health service for the past 42 years,...

CELEBRATING SUCCESS