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Brave The Shave For Cancer Support

Three nursing assistants in Ward B11 at Forth Valley Royal Hospital recently braved the shave to raise £1,500 for Macmillan Cancer Support. Barbara Spiers, Lorrayne...

Death Certification Training For Doctors

Doctors in Scotland are being encouraged to complete two e-learning modules on death certification. The modules, which have been produced by NHS Education for Scotland...

New Films Support Conversations About Death

Five new animated films have been produced by NES Scotland to support staff providing end of life and bereavement care. Each animation deals with...

Remembering Pat Beausang

A memorial plaque was recently unveiled in the Lecture Theatre at Forth Valley Royal Hospital in honour of Dr Pat Beausang who died in...

Chris Opens The Box On Retirement

As retirements go, it was something of a surprise – a large cardboard box! But a peep inside revealed a cornucopia of goodies much...

McCOO Makeover In ICU

The artist behind the popular ‘McCoos’, Steven Brown, popped into Forth Valley Royal Hospital recently to officially open two family rooms in the Intensive...

Organ Donation Registration Boost

The number of people signing the organ donation register in Forth Valley has increased substantially. More than 35,000 people have added their names over...

Musical Moneymakers For Urology

Picking up a bass guitar after almost 40 years proved a money spinner for John MacPherson from Alloa. He joined forces with a former...

Become A Global Health Citizen

Health and social care professionals in Forth Valley are being encouraged to promote global health and global citizenship. It follows the launch of the...

Special Delivery

A special delivery to the Children’s Ward at Forth Valley Royal Hospital arrived in the shape of two prams, kindly donated by Victoria Houston...

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...