Following an open recruitment process, the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care, Neil Gray MSP, today announced the appointment of Neena Mahal MBE DL as Chair of NHS Forth Valley Board. Neena has been Interim Chair of the Board… read more →
Alva Primary School has undergone a remarkable transformation, becoming a model of inclusion and communication-friendly practice thanks to a close partnership with NHS Forth Valley’s Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) service. What began in the Ochil autism provision classes has… read more →
A new breast cancer screening pathway can ease pressure on GP practices and prevent delays in diagnosis, research led by the University of Stirling has found. Dr Erica Gadsby, of the Faculty of Health Sciences and Sport, evaluated a pilot… read more →
Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care, Neil Gray, unveiled updated Scottish Referral Guidelines (SRGs) for suspected cancer during a visit to NHS Forth Valley’s recently opened Rapid Cancer Diagnostic Service (RCDS) based at Forth Valley Royal Hospital. During a… read more →
Professor Karen Goudie has been appointed as the new Executive Nurse Director for NHS Forth Valley, following a competitive recruitment process which attracted a high calibre of senior nursing candidates from across the country. Karen, who takes up her new… read more →
The University of Stirling is to play a crucial role in equipping healthcare professionals with the skills to create evidence-based solutions to everyday issues. Healthcare systems all over the world face increasing pressures due to rising patient numbers, complex care… read more →
Eight young people from the Falkirk Council area have joined an innovative new training programme designed to provide practical work experience and provide work experience to prepare them for a range of healthcare careers. The 18-week Pathways to Healthcare Careers… read more →
We have been made aware of a scam phone call from someone claiming to be from Public Health, asking individuals about their vaccination status. The number reported in one case was 07441 472225, which has been flagged online as a known scam number. Please be… read more →
The Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care, Neil Gray MSP, today (16 July 2025) announced the appointment of the Alison Jaap, Professor Clare Mackenzie and Finlay Scott as members of Forth Valley NHS Board. Neena Mahal, Interim Chair, NHS Forth Valley,… read more →
NHS Forth Valley’s THRIVE to Keep Well programme celebrated the success of 10 women who recently completed this Health and Wellbeing programme. The 16-week programme enables local women from across the Falkirk Council area to support each other and achieve… read more →
