LATEST NEWS
Karla Gets the Chop for Charity
Most people who spent time and effort in growing their long hair would dread the thought of having it chopped off, but one member of staff is doing just...
Renal Unit Celebrates Silver Anniversary
The Renal Unit recently celebrated 25 years since opening in Forth Valley. The original Unit, which was based at the former Falkirk and District Royal Infirmary, opened in 1999.
Things...
Report Your Excellent Work
Excellence Reporting is a fantastic tool to enable the organisation to capture details of individuals or teams who have gone above and beyond to deliver excellent services, including good...
Talking Patient Safety in Mental Health
The old age psychiatry team, based in Falkirk Community Hospital, recently welcomed Andrew Murray (Medical Director), Stephen McAllister (Non-Executive Board Member) and Lynda Bennie (Head of Clinical Governance) for...
Welcoming International Visitors
NHS Forth Valley is no stranger to hosting visitors from overseas and post-Covid this trend has continued with delegations from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Prague, capital of...
Getting Fit at Bellsdyke Hospital
Twenty-one mental health staff have completed their gym facilitator training at Bellsdyke Hospital. Forth Valley College’s Leisure Facilities Co-ordinator Wai Mun Lee was asked by the physiotherapy team lead...
Meet Our New Midwives and Nursing Colleagues From Overseas
The first two midwives from overseas arrived at Forth Valley Royal Hospital earlier this year, bringing with them a wealth of knowledge and experience. They have been recruited, in...
Falkirk Football Club Supports Local Hospital
Huge thanks to Falkirk Football Club for helping to raise funds for the community garden at Unit 5, Falkirk Community Hospital.
Graeme Stewart, Commercial Manager and Kevin Beattie kindly donated...
Courtyard Design Takes Shape
A creative workshop took place in the Learning Centre at FVRH with artist Marion Parola, who has been commissioned to create original artwork for Courtyard J.
Marion worked with staff...
Dr Selwyn Recognised for RECOVERY Trial
Dr Jey Selwyn has been praised for his contribution to the RECOVERY trial - an international clinical project which aims to identify treatments which may be beneficial to people...
Huge Thanks to ICU
Huge thanks to hub East Central Scotland who donated £5000 to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Forth Valley Royal Hospital in memory of Jim Allan who sadly died...
Sharing Scottish Culture
Staff involved in our International Recruitment programme held a Culture and Communication session for our recent international nurse recruits.
The aim of the session was to familiarise them with some...
Supporting People with Tinnitus
As part of International Tinnitus Awareness Week, the Audiology Department held a Tinnitus Information day at Forth Valley Sensory Centre to help raise awareness of the condition and ways...
New Therapet Visits are a Big Success
A new therapet visiting scheme has been introduced for patients in the ageing and health wards at Forth Valley Royal Hospital.
Activities Coordinator, Joanne McDermid, led on the arrangements for...