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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...
Staff nurses Ailsa Bayne and Jill Robb were part of the original renal team established in 1999

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...
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 a return Patient Safety Conversation Visit.

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...
Delegates from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Centre for Value in Health visited the Day Medicine Unit at Forth Valley Royal Hospital as part of a wider programme organised by the Scottish Government to showcase Realistic Medicine and Value-based health and care.

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...
Twenty-one mental health staff have completed their gym facilitator training at Bellsdyke Hospital.

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...
Aino Lindstrom (left) and Sarah Paeth are pictured outside the entrance of Forth Valley Royal Hospital.

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...
The framed football shirt helped raise much need fund for the community garden

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...
Staff gather thoughts and creative ideas for the design of the courtyard area.

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...
Gary Bushnell, Amanda Wright, Annie Galbraith, Jamie Allan, Lynsey, Marjorie Allan, and ICU staff Michelle Coles, Susan Buchanan and Paulina Dzikowska

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...
Staff involved in our International Recruitment programme held a Culture and Communication session for our recent international nurse recruits.

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...
Feraz Ahmed, Caroline Ralph and Sara-Jane Macinnes from the Audiology Department gave a range of presentations and led discussions on tinnitus support.

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...
Therapet Ava with volunteer Isobel visited wards A21 and A31 at Forth Valley Royal Hospital with Activities Coordinator Joanne McDermid.

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...

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