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Party Time for the Platinum Jubilee

There’s nothing like a party for lifting spirits, and patients, staff and service users in a number or areas across Forth Valley celebrated The...

New Service for Better Bone Health

A new service has recently been launched in NHS Forth Valley for people suffering with Osteoporosis. It provides DXA scans locally, face to face and...

New Director Of Nursing Appointed

Following a competitive recruitment process which attracted a high calibre of senior nursing candidates from across the country, Professor Frances Dodd has been appointed...

Mobile CT Scanner Welcomed

A new mobile CT scanning unit, which has recently been installed outside Forth Valley Royal Hospital to increase capacity and reduce waiting times for...

Helen Retires After Four Decades of Nursing

After 41 years with the NHS, Helen Berrie has retired from district nursing. Helen started her nursing career in 1981, working in Edinburgh Royal Infirmary...

Golden Win for Katrina

Hot on the heels of Vicky Wright who won an Olympic gold for curling, another NHS Forth Valley nurse has triumphed with a Gold...

Fellowship Award Supports Research on Psychological Therapies

Clinical Psychologist Dr Edel McGlanaghy, who works with Adult Psychological Therapies in Falkirk, has been awarded a NRS Career Researcher Fellowship. This allows her to...

Introducing our New Clinical Director for Quality

Mr Chris Rodger, Consultant General Surgeon, who has recently been appointed as NHS Forth Valley’s new Clinical Director for Quality, tells us more about...

Bo’ness Garden Transformed

A “tired” hospital garden has been transformed into an oasis of colour, thanks to community efforts and £15,000 of National Lottery funding. Bo’net – the...

A Heartfelt Farewell to Allister

The Cardiology Department recently said goodbye to much loved colleague Dr Allister Hargreaves who retired after 27 years with NHS Forth Valley, initially at...

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...