July 2020
| Work Underway to Restart Local Health Services The first steps are being taken towards restarting a range of local health services which were postponed when the NHS services across Scotland were placed on an emergency footing to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more |
| — Latest Covid-19 Information Available Online Information and advice on a wide range of health services including dentists, opticians, maternity services and national screening programmes can be found on our Covid-19 website. Information is also available here on the new procedures in place for anyone attending a hospital appointment. — Breakthrough in COVID-19 Treatment Staff and patients have contributed to a major breakthrough in the treatment of COVID-19. Staff at Forth Valley Royal Hospital have been participating in the UK-wide RECOVERY trial. Read more — Huge Rise in Video Consultations More than 6,000 scheduled appointments have gone ahead during the Covid-19 pandemic thanks to a huge rise in the use of video consultations. The Near Me service has been used by a wide range of health professionals to keep in touch with their patients. Read more — Take Comfort from Pebbles with Messages Set in Stone Hospital patients across Forth Valley are now able to receive a personally-painted pebble which fits snugly into the hand, bearing a message on one side from a loved one, family or friend. Read more |
