Health

The first building components for the new National Treatment Centre arrived at the Larbert site in October last year. Pic: Michael Gillen

Delays to hospital ward project

Falkirk Womens Justice Service pick up their Excellence in Justice Services award
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Two Falkirk teams earn national awards for dedication to social services

Humza Yousaf visits Forth Valley Royal Hospital, Larbert, to mark the 75th anniversary of the NHS in July (Picture: Lesley Martin/pool/Getty Images)

Embattled leadership of health board criticised by governance review

Amanda Croft, interim chief executive of NHS Forth Valley, and Janie McCusker, chair of NHS Forth Valley, ahead of the the public session. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

'Ageing population' contributing to issues at 'stage four' health board

Town Break offers trips away and other services designed to make life better for those with dementia and their loved ones
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Falkirk dementia charity needs more support as it launches its winter campaign

Jackie Turnbull who was treated for Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD)n after suffering a heart attack. Pic: Michael Gillen

New SCAD pilot clinic in Forth Valley

James McCrandles works out at the FVC gym
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Laurieston student battles back against his cerebral palsy at college gym

Stephanie Maxwell and the RSM team hand over the cheque for £27,000 to Samantha Merrilees, Scott Martin's mother

Grangemouth firm donates £27,000 to help mental health charity

Radio Royal DJ Lee Tait and some of the team of staff and volunteers are now reaching a bigger audience after going digital
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Digital evolution: Radio Royal makes waves at Forth Valley Royal Hospital

NHS Forth Valley is taking steps to cope with winter demands. Pic: Contributed

NHS Forth Valley winter planning

Home Instead's Fiona Lauder and Stewart Robertson at the British Recruitment Awards
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Falkirk care firm wins major titles at prestigious national recruitment awards

The Scott Martin Foundation received a £27,000 donation from the Grangemouth branch of RMS
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Grangemouth firm donates £27,000 to local mental health foundation

The family of Euan Anderson, who died after collapsing while playing football in Grangemouth, are backing the call for more defibrillators to be installed in Scotland's communities.

Family of man who died playing football support campaign for more defibrillators

NHS Forth Valley's Audiology team and Forth Valley Royal Hospital Ward 4 staff celebrate their respective awards
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NHS Forth Valley healthcare teams' dedication recognised with national awards

Kenny Brawley with the VR headset that allowed him to 'go back' to his favourite holiday spot. (Pic: Strathcarron Hospice)

Strathcarron Hospice trials virtual reality tech with patients in the community

The social care recruitment event will take place at Falkirk Trinity Church
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Falkirk event could see job seekers with new career in care by Christmas

Elvis all shook up over Forth Valley care home's new trishaw travel initiative

Two of Scotland’s worst performing A&E health boards say they are continuing to experience “extreme pressures”

How long patients have to wait at your local A&E

The plans were lodged with Falkirk Council
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Falkirk area health centres looking to inject solar energy into their operations

Thea Nisbet, 6, from Bo'ness with her little brother Troy, 2. Thea has been shortlisted for the Young Sibling of the Year award at the Sense Awards. (Pic: submitted)

Charity award nomination for Bo'ness girl, Thea, 6

Staff in the new Diabetes Hub in Falkirk Community Hospital. Pic: Contributed

New Diabetes Care Hub opens

Referring patients directly to FVRH will also free up GPs time.

Breast cancer referrals in Forth Valley

The annual review will look at all health services in Forth Valley including the acute hospital in Larbert. Pic: Michael Gillen

NHS Forth Valley annual review

Samantha Currie who survived breast cancer. Pic: Contributed

Initiative to cut waits for cancer treatment

Patients and others attending Forth Valley Royal Hospital report struggling to get a mobile phone signal. Pic: Contributed

Hospital mobile phone signal issue

The former Torwoodhall Care Home. Pic: Michael Gillen

Decision made on plans for former Larbert care home site

Youngsters are getting more active again following the pandemic
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School sports on the up in Falkirk as youngsters play more after pandemic

Staff at FVRH ward 4 are in the running for the Top Team title at this year's Scottish Health Awards
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Forth Valley Royal Hospital mental health team in running for national award

Councillor Graeme Downie (Labour for West Fife & Coastal Villages) and the Scottish Labour Health spokesperson, MSP Jackie Baillie.

Kincardine Health Centre: More politicians show their support for campaign

The vacancies will be revealed during a drop in event at Forth Valley College next week
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Falkirk Council adds vital new roles across its social work teams

The new look Zetland Park tennis courts officially reopen, giving people a chance to try them out
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Anyone for tennis? Falkirk area courts reopen after extensive refurbishment

NHS Forth Valley say the Larbert A&E is very busy just now. Pic: Michael Gillen

FVRH A&E 'extremely busy'

Street view of the current Kincardine Health Centre (Google Maps)

Health Secretary to meet local politicians to discuss Kincardine Health Centre

Blue Triangle staff will be supporting young people at the Garry Place premises
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Social care organisation branches out to help young people in the Falkirk area

Campbell McDonald outside his workplace at his Whitecross home. Pic: Contributed

Wood carver's thanks to NHS

NHS Forth Valley has revealed the shortlist for its annual staff awards
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NHS Forth Valley highlight award worthy work of staff throughout the area

First responders are urgently awaiting the return of the life saving defibrillator
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Return our defibrillator: Urgent request from first responders in Carronshore

Scottish Government’s ‘Be the Early Bird’ campaign is back on screens and on air to reinforce that GP practices want to know if people, particularly those aged 40 and over, have noticed possible cancer symptoms. Pic: Contributed

Catch cancer early campaign

Patricia Cassidy, chief officer at Falkirk Health and Social Care Partnership, praised the work of the three teams
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Three vital Falkirk teams nominated for national social services awards

The plan had been lodged with Falkirk Council
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Dementia care facility in Falkirk upgraded as council plans get the green light

Steve and Stan support each other through thick and thin
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Charities team up to help protect pets and people in the Falkirk area

The Lothian region had the second highest number of calls at 37 and 24 hours wasted.

Hoax calls to ambulance service

NHS Forth Valley did not provide figures for racist incidents against staff over the last five years
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Racist attacks on NHS staff: Forth Valley 'did not provide information'

Poet Angela McCrimmon is supporting the campaign
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Volunteers required to help end mental health discrimination in Falkirk

The rejig was deemed necessary in a bid to combat the new strain of Covid, recently identified.

Covid vaccinations stepped up

The UK's first drug consumption room in Glasgow has been given approval. (Credit: Getty Images)

UK's first drug consumption room gets approval to open in Glasgow