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New Hope For Mental Health

A new six-bedded inpatient unit, known as Hope House, which is exclusively for women, has opened at Bellsdyke Hospital. The unit is housed within Trystview,...

Nevis Together

Congratulations to our community mental health staff who scaled the heights of Ben Nevis to raise money for local mental health charity Falkirk and...

Off To A Flying Start

Flying Start, the national development programme for all newly-qualified nurses, midwives and allied health professionals, has been officially launched in NHS Forth Valley. The...

Record Your Thanks

Working in the NHS not only brings rewards in terms of patient care, but people often want to express their gratitude to staff by...

Date For Your Diary – Monday 9 April 2018

NHS Forth Valley is on track for a ‘whole organisation go-live’ date for the iMatter questionnaire. This will take place on Monday 9th April...

Investing In Our People Update

Investing in People (IIP) assessments were carried out in Acute Services in June 2016 and within Community Services in 2017 to maintain the Silver...

Supporting Staff – New Resources Available

A new leaflet is now available highlighting a range of psychological resources to help deal with the pressures of everyday life and work. It...

Update on eESS Learning and Actions Required

eESS learning went live across NHS Forth Valley in July 2017 and has replaced the LearnPro Course Booking System, NOT access to e-learning modules. You...

Kangaroo Mother Care… Neonatal Nursing In Vietnam

It was an ad placed through the Scottish Neonatal Group which caught the eye of one of Forth Valley’s most senior neonatal nurses, Anne...

Goodbye Tension, Hello Pension

There was a bumper turnout to say farewell to Senior Charge Nurse Ann Myles who retired after 37 years with the NHS. Celebrating with...

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...