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100,000 Children Later!

Nursery nurse Linda Mellon has headed ‘Down Under’ after 23 years with NHS Forth Valley, where she has cared for more than 100,000 children...

Edith Continues to Care

Retiring after 39 years with the NHS, most members of staff have a bucket list which includes travelling. With trips planned to countries including...

Fiona Hangs Up Her Hat

The Emergency Department in NHS Forth Valley has said goodbye to one of its longest-serving members of staff, Fiona Thomson, who has taken early...

Marathon Man

Teacher Allan Macdonald donned his running shoes to take part in the Edinburgh Half Marathon, netting more than £800 for the Emergency Department at...

In the Footsteps of Hadrian

Colleagues in speech and language therapy, dietetics, psychology and community nursing received a special award at this year’s Royal Garden Party at the Palace...

Conquering A Fear of Heights for Strathcarron

For someone with a fear of heights, hiking up the Ochil Hills would be viewed as a great achievement. But Arlene Smillie, Physiotherapy Co-ordinator...

London to Paris By Bike

Cycling from London to Paris is a tough call by anyone’s standards. But staff nurse Paula McIntosh and paramedic Debbie Brown pedalled almost 300...

Off to Buckingham Place

Sheila Marshall, who is a Specialist Biomedical Scientist in the labs at Forth Valley Royal Hospital, recently travelled down to London with nine other...

A Walk in the Sand

Trekking through the sand dunes of the Sahara Desert and camping under the stars in the Moroccan wilderness is the latest challenge for Consultant...

Yvonne Encourages Playlist for Life

One of NHS Forth Valley’s Dementia Champions, Yvonne Cairns, is encouraging families who care for a relative or friend with dementia, to create a...

Inspiring Excellence in Nursing Care

Staff from AAU, CAU and B12 recently held a graduate debrief session to highlight and celebrate excellence in nursing practice. With a focus on...
Andrew with proud son Jack

Andrew Celebrates Scottish Amateur Cup Win

Our very own Head of Estates, Andrew McGown, recently capped off his football career in unforgettable style – helping Steins Thistle to a 3-1...
Renal Unit Kiltwalk

Renal Team Step Up for Charity at Kiltwalk

Fourteen members of the Renal Unit team laced up their walking boots and took on this year’s Glasgow Kiltwalk - raising an incredible £2,838...