New Stroke Team is off to a Flying START
A new Stroke Transition and Rehabilitation Team (START) has been introduced to ensure local people who have experienced a stroke are able to undergo...
Podiatrist Shona retires after 20 years
Shona Petrie came to the profession late after previously working as an auxiliary nurse at the former Orchard House Hospital in the 1980s and...
Spring Clear Out – documents & photos wanted!
The sun is shining (sometimes) and daffodils are in full bloom, so now is a perfect time to have a good spring clear out.
However,...
See You Later Madeleine
‘See you later’ was the message to Madeleine Steel, our much-loved Multiple Sclerosis nurse following her recent retirement.
Madeleine gave over 40 years to the...
Podiatry Team Step Out for Maggie’s
Ten members of staff from our fantastic Podiatry Services took part in the recent Maggie's 300,000 steps March challenge and raised £755 for Maggie’s...
Unsung Hero Bids Goodbye
A community healthcare assistant who has delivered high quality care at home to patients with complex mental health needs, has retired after 40 years...
Psychological Therapies Staff Take to the Road
Gino, Fred and Gordon eat your heart out! Three of your fans, who work in NHS Forth Valley Psychological Therapies decided to follow in...
Tracy Stays on Her Bike
Energy and Environment Assistant, Tracy Gwynne shares her experience of trialling and then buying an ebike.
I saw an entry on the Staff Intranet about...
Mental Health Student Nurse Shortlisted For National Award
At the end of April 2022, nursing student Catherine Watson, is travelling to London to meet a panel of judges, after being shortlisted for...
Theatre Scrub Amnesty – Please Return Your Raspberry Scrubs!
The Theatre Department is urging all staff to check their homes and return any raspberry colour scrubs that may be lying around in laundry...
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...
