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An artist has been appointed to come up with ideas for courtyard J with the aim of creating a place for staff to relax, echoing a theme of reflection, calm, mindfulness and sustainability. 

More Space for Reflection

Plans are under way to transform one of the ‘courtyard areas’ off the main corridor at Forth Valley Royal Hospital into a reflection area...
Women and Children’s Unit

Celebrating Success in our Women & Children’s Unit

A number of staff from across our Women and Children’s Unit received awards in recognition of their outstanding care, commitment and expertise. Staff also showed...
Ophthalmology team enjoying an axe throwing activity

Ophthalmology Services Axed (but just for a day!)

Hurling 1.25 lbs of forged steel at timber targets fairly got the adrenaline pumping when members of our ophthalmology team met up for a...
The courtyard garden at FVRH

A Breath Of Fresh Air For Intensive Care

A garden area has been redesigned at Forth Valley Royal Hospital to provide a peaceful haven for staff and patients. The courtyard garden, located on...
A member of staff gets their vaccine

Don’t Let Your Protection Fade This Winter – Get Vaccinated Now!

The winter vaccination programme is now underway and if you’re a frontline health (including Serco staff) or social care worker and have face-to-face contact...
Scott Urquhart and Stephen McAll

Scott’s Musical Collaboration Is Financially Sound

Director of Finance, Scott Urquhart, is best know for his financial talents and keeping the Health Board on budget despite considerable financial challenges. However, few...
The Peer Support logo

Train To Be A Peer Supporter

Would you like to join our growing volunteer network of trained Peer Supporters across NHS Forth Valley providing a listening ear to colleagues in...
Lynne Rowley, NHS Forth Valley Orthotics Team Lead, is presented with her MBE by HRH King Charles III

Royal Recognition For Lynne

Step forward Lynne Rowley, NHS Forth Valley Orthotics Team Lead, who was presented with her MBE by HRH King Charles III. Lynne’s nomination was in...
Scotland Deanery website

Positive Feedback From Trainee Doctors

NHS Forth Valley has emerged as one of the best places to be in Scotland for trainee doctors, with the following six departments in...
The Endoscopy Department

More Comfortable Colonoscopies

More comfortable colonoscopies could be on the cards following an upskilling training course at Forth Valley Royal Hospital. Delivered by a national faculty of highly...

Gillian Delivers a Fond Farewell

Director of Midwifery, Gillian Morton said a fond farewell to colleagues from across the organisation who gathered to mark her retirement after more than...

Improvement Academy Impact Afternoon

Every year, the Improvement Academy celebrates the achievements of its graduates by showcasing their improvement work. This year, the team has uploaded a collection...

Driving Down Waste and Carbon Emissions

NHS Forth Valley is committed to meeting the national NHS Scotland target of achieving Net Zero emissions by 2040. Raching this ambitious goal will...