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David goes from Couch Potato to Super Spud!

Neurology Nurse David Thomson, who is based at Forth Valley Royal Hospital, is inviting colleagues to join a running challenge that has transformed his...

Improving Cervical Screening For Women Who Have Experienced Sexual Trauma

Moves are under way to encourage more women who have experienced sexual trauma to come forward for cervical screening. A project spearheaded through The Queen’s...

Creating a Calming Space for Women & Children’s Physiotherapy

The beauty of nature is the inspiration behind artwork at the new women and children’s physiotherapy unit in Bungalow 6 at Lochview which opened...

Physiotherapists Rise to 5k Challenge

A group of Forth Valley physiotherapists decided to take up a 5km a day challenge during May 2021 to help raise money for Radio...

Sandra’s Lifetime of Childcare

When Sandra Hunter retired recently after an incredible 43 years of service, she said goodbye to a lifetime of caring for children which encompassed...

Surgical Cameras Provide a Clearer Picture

Ten new state-of-the art camera stacks have been purchased to support vital keyhole surgery carried out at Forth Valley Royal Hospital. The cameras provide clearer...

Meet Our Star Student Mentors

A number of staff from across from NHS Forth Valley and local care homes have received Star Awards from the University of Stirling in...

Success In Vaccinating Marginalised Communities

Our immunisation team were hugely successful in a drive to vaccinate marginalised communities living in Forth Valley including gypsy travellers, the homeless, refugees and...

New Clinical Guidelines Site

A new version of the Clinical Guidelines site has been developed in partnership with the Quality Improvement team and various clinicians. The new site...

Praise for Pathology

The Pathology Department at Forth Valley Royal Hospital received outstanding praise for their high quality of service to clinical teams and patients, following a...

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...