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QI Academy

QI Academy Celebrates Two Years of Impact and Inspiration

May 2025 marked a major milestone for NHS Forth Valley’s Quality Improvement (QI) Academy as it celebrated its second anniversary since launching in May...
Dr Rachel Green

NHS Forth Valley Team Recognised for Innovative Palliative Care Approach

Congratulations to Dr Rachel Green, GP Clinical Lead for Cancer and Palliative Care, Lorraine McPherson, Macmillan Cancer and Palliative Care Facilitator, Ashleigh Ward, Nurse...
Stephen McAllister

Meet the Board – Stephen McAllister, Non-Executive Board Member

I was a former Police Officer and enjoyed a varied career with one of my specialisms/passions being hostage and crisis negotiation which took me,...
PC Lorn Mills

Introducing PC Lorna Mills – Our Police Liaison Officer

Many of you may already recognise PC Lorna Mills, who’s been a familiar and friendly face around Forth Valley Royal Hospital for the past...
Pictured (l-r): Anna Hamilton, Clinical Research Nurse, Dr Nicola Steele, Consultant Oncologist, Trish Turner, Clinical Research Nurse.

European First for Lung Cancer Trial

NHS Forth Valley’s Research and Development Unit has become the first in Europe to open a new clinical trial investigating a novel immunotherapy treatment...
Digital Launch Day

Digital Launch Day Draws a Crowd

The buzz was real at the Learning Centre as teams from across NHS Forth Valley came together for a Digital Launch event earlier this...

Clare Recognised for Outstanding Contribution to Pharmacy

Congratulations to Clare Colligan, Associate Director of Pharmacy for Primary and Community Care, who has been awarded a Fellow of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society...
Midwife Amanda Wilson and students Lucy and Emma are pictured with both cots donated by Abilgail’s Footsteps.

Charity Donates Second Cooling Cot to Maternity Unit

Huge thanks to the national charity Abigail’s Footsteps for recently donating a second Abi cooling cot to the maternity unit at Forth Valley Royal...
Career Ambassador-Project Makes a Positive Impact

Positive Impact of Career Ambassador Project

The Gallery Restaurant at Forth Valley College’s Stirling Campus was the perfect setting to celebrate the success of the Career Ambassador Project, part of...
Lesley Rowe (Occupational Therapist with the Forth Valley Neuro Rehabilitation Team) & Lindsay McFadden (Physiotherapist with the Children’s Physiotherapy Team)

AHPs leading the way in Postural Care

In late 2023, Lesley Rowe, Occupational Therapist with the Forth Valley Neuro Rehabilitation Team and Lindsay McFadden, Physiotherapist with the Children’s Physiotherapy Team, successfully...

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...