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The 13 leading GP surgeries in Falkirk where patients are happiest.

The 13 leading GP surgeries in Falkirk where patients are happiest

Four local NHS Forth Valley finalists shortlisted for Scotland's Health Awards. Care for Mental Health Award - Ward 5 Nursing Team , Forth Valley Royal Hospital. Volunteers Award, Aaron Smith, Forth Valley First Responders; Unsung Hero Award, Linda Smullen, Breast Clinic Coordinator; Allied Health Professional Award - Susan Bannatyne, Speech and Language Therapist. Pics: Contributed

Four in the running for Scottish Health Awards 2024

NHS Forth Valley's International Recruitment team members Lisa Fairweather and Sarah Grant. Pic: Contributed

NHS Forth Valley award

Melissa McKinnon, optometrist at Specsavers Falkirk

Glaucoma patients in Falkirk to access care through momentous new health policy

The HIS report noted how busy the Larbert A&E was. Pic: Michael Gillen

A&E bursting at the seams during inspection

Diana Kelly is one of a handful of opticians across the country who has successfully completed an SQA qualification in glaucoma management.

NHS glaucoma service

Carers in Falkirk are only days away from going on strike unless a resolution can be found. Pic: Conributed

Home care staff could strike

Home carers across Falkirk have overwhelmingly voted for strike action. Pic: File image

Home care staff could strike

Vaccinations are now available to combat meningitis
(Picture: Michael Gillen, National World)

Students in the Falkirk area warned to be aware of the signs of meningitis

Aino Lindstrom (left) and Sarah Paeth are pictured outside the entrance of Forth Valley Royal Hospital after joining as midwives from overseas. Pic: Contributed

Overseas midwives join NHS Forth Valley

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

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

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

The winter vaccination programme is now underway. (Pic: Public Health Scotland)

Winter vaccination programme underway in Forth Valley

NHS Forth Valley say there is no faulty concrete in its buildings. Pic: Contributed

NHS buildings don't have faulty concrete

People are being invited to join in the celebration of the 75th anniversary of the NHS

The NHS turns 75 next month

Unite has announced its NHS members - some who work at Forth Valley Royal Hospital - have accepted the pay deal

Union announces update on proposed NHS strikes in Forth Valley

Health secretary Humza Yousaf on a visit to Forth Valley Royal Hospital. Picture: Michael Gillen

What does 'health board escalation' mean for NHS Forth Valley?

Health Secretary Humza Yousaf on a visit to Forth Valley Royal Hospital in August. He has made several visits to health facilities in the region this year. Pic: Michael Gillen

NHS Forth Valley taken under government control

Around 48 large modular units, which make up the main building blocks for the new ward, will be placed by crane onto the construction site this week.

Work continues on National Treatment Centre

NHS Forth Valley and Forth Valley Royal Hospital could be hit by strike action in coming weeks

Union claims NHS Forth Valley workers heading for strike action

Staff work at Forth Valley Royal Hospital in Falkirk. Picture: Michael Gillen

Pay rise confirmed for NHS medical and dental staff in Scotland

NHS Forth Valley health service workers have been offered a five per cent pay increase

Union claim NHS Forth Valley staff pay rise is a 'real terms pay cut'

Six nurses from overseas have arrived in Forth Valley as part of the Scottish Government's international nurses recruitment programme.

Overseas nurses welcomed at Forth Valley Royal Hospital

Professor Angela Wallace

Professor Angela Wallace leaves NHS Forth Valley for senior role in Glasgow wher...

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Covid Scotland: Long waits at A&E 'putting patients at serious risk'

Forth Valley College's Falkirk campus

Omicron update: Forth Valley College students forced into remote learning

Scottish Ambulance Service staff have revealed they feel "under-valued"and "under-funded"

Union survey reveals 'horrifying' situation of Forth Valley ambulance staff

Half of the patients at Forth Valley Royal Hospital's A&E department wait longer than the four hour target for treatment or referral

A&E waits at Forth Valley Royal Hospital continue to be worst in Scotland

Stock photo of the first wave of Covid jabs, taken at Forth Valley Hospital. By Michael Gillen.

West Lothian winter flu vaccination and COVID-19 booster programme underway

Research is underway to develop a vision test which can be undertaken at home.

Eye testing moves closer to home in NHS Forth Valley

The prospect of people being able to have their eyes tested at home has moved a step closer in NHS Forth Valley,

Eye tests at home one step closer in Forth Valley and could cut waiting lists

Dr Richard MacCallum was suspended from his role as a consultant at Forth Valley Royal Hospital, Larbert. Picture: Michael Gillen.

Doctor cleared of having affairs with patients remains suspended

The offer aims to make it easier for people to attend their vaccination appointment

Free car insurance for people driving to vaccination appointments

Some Covid vaccine appointment letters are arriving late in Scotland - what to do if you’re affected (Photo: Shutterstock)

Some Covid vaccine appointment letters are arriving late in Scotland - what to d...

Robert Williams, 84, receives a vaccine at one of the seven mass vaccination centres already opened in England.

Scotland could begin 24/7 Covid-19 vaccination from late February

A heart with NHS written on it on the wall of a quiet alleyway in Edinburgh (Photo credit: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire).

Coronavirus in Scotland: New coronavirus cases remain ‘worryingly high’ as 2,539...

There are steps we can all take to help NHS Forth Valley cope over the winter

Winter is here and NHS Forth Valley needs our help

NHS Scotland has opened the application process to recruit new mobile testing unit operatives as part of its response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Here is how you could earn up to £20K by becoming a Covid-19 tester in Scotland

Falkirk MP John McNally, who is asthmatic, is backing the Scottish Government's introduction of face mask exemption cards

Asthmatic Falkirk MP backs introduction of face covering exemption cards

Everything you need to know about the new 12 minute Covid-19 test being launched...

Here’s how to differentiate between symptoms of cold, flu and Covid-19

The bright lights in the night at last year's annual fireworks display in Callendar Park

'Uncertainty' leads trust to cancel Falkirk's annual firework display

Overworked and underpaid...NHS Scotland staff are facing enormous pressure thanks to the Covid-19 pandemic but they feel the government and NHS Scotland are simply paying lip service to their efforts.

Wake up and listen to NHS Scotland staff

Test & Protect call for Falkirk as further virus deaths

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