Highlighting the Role of our Extended Scope Physiotherapists
The role of the extended scope physiotherapist (ESP) in rheumatology has evolved over the last few years.
Initially developed to oversee the management of the...
Lara is a Housekeeping Star
Congratulations to Lara Harley, a ward housekeeper in the Renal Unit at Forth Valley Royal Hospital, who received a Serco star ward after being...
Positive Conversations with CADS
The Patient Safety Conversation Visit programme started the year on a positive note with a return visit to our Community Alcohol and Drugs Service...
Rocking Our Socks for Down Syndrome Day
Staff from our Women and Children's Unit recently showed their support for World Downs Syndrome Day on 21st March 2023 by rocking some very...
Singing Support Workers
Staff in the clinical and acute assessment units at Forth Valley Royal Hospital want to sing the praises of two clinical support workers, Lorraine...
Thanks for Making SIREN Happen
The SIREN study, which closed on 31st March 2023, was established early in the pandemic with participants undergoing regular testing for Covid-19.
Analysis of these...
Three Cheers for Unit 5
Senior Charge Nurse, Tracey Gow and her team at Falkirk Community Hospital are gearing up for the RCN Scotland nursing awards in June 2023...
Prestigious Award for Mental Health Services
Wards 2 and 3 in the Mental Health Unit at Forth Valley Royal Hospital have been awarded accreditation status by the Royal College of...
Staff Support and Wellbeing Week Success
NHS Forth Valley’s Staff Support and Wellbeing Group concluded their first Staff Support and Wellbeing Taster Week on 20th January 2023, following a week...
Royal Award for Vicky
Local nurse and Olympic gold medal winner, Vicky Drummond (formerly Wright), recently received her MBE for services to curling from the Princess Royal at...
Balfron Health Centre Team Attend Royal Garden Party
Staff from Balfron Health Centre were honoured to be invited to this year’s Royal Garden Party at Holyrood Palace in Edinburgh.
The Garden Party is...
Inspiring the Next Generation of Healthcare Professionals
Staff from across NHS Forth Valley attended a Healthcare Careers Event for senior secondary pupils at Forth Valley College’s Falkirk Campus.
Nurses, doctors and AHPs...
Tackling the Kiltwalk for Claire
A team of nurses from Forth Valley Royal Hospital will be lacing up their walking boots this September to take part in the Mighty...
