Do you live in the Clackmannanshire Council Falkirk Council or Stirling Council area and have a walking aid you no longer require?
♻️ Help us recycle, repair and re-use and return it to your local recycling centre ♻️
Find out more ➡ www.nhsforthvalley.com/returning-walking-aids
It’s not unusual for teens to have mood swings. Try reassuring them that it’s okay to feel that way, that it's also normal to feel overwhelmed sometimes and encourage them to do something that helps them feel calmer.
Ideas to help support your teen, visit ParentClub.scot
It's #FeedbackFriday!
This week's comes via Care Opinion for our the Maternity & Neonatal Psychological Interventions Service (MNPI). Well done to everyone involved #teamNHSFV 💙
www.careopinion.org.uk/1435039
Parenting is hard, but if your child's had their vaccines, it means one less thing to worry about.
For more information on childhood vaccinations visit nhsinform.scot/onelessthing
#OneLessThing
Loneliness can affect anyone and impact mental wellbeing.
Visit Mind to Mind at nhsinform.scot/mindtomind to hear from people sharing their experiences of feeling the same way.
If you’re experiencing dental problems your local Dental Practice should be the first place you contact.
Visit nhsforthvalley.com/info-zone to find out what to do when your dental practice is closed or you are not registered with a dental practice.
Huge thanks to Mr Charlie MacVicar and Mr Alan Reid for raising £1,500 for our Macmillan One to One Team 💚 Their generosity will make a real difference to local patients.
We are recruiting! Find out more and apply today ⬇
🔹Clinical Research Nurse apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/JobDetai...
🔹ICT Support Analyst apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/JobDetai...
🔹Midwifery Practitioners apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/JobDetai...
🔹AHP Clerical Officer apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/JobDetai...
Prehab & Me is an NHS Scotland resource supporting people through their cancer journey. It offers practical advice on activity, nutrition, mental wellbeing, and managing alcohol or smoking.
Useful whether you’re preparing for treatment or supporting someone else 👉 www.prehab.nhs.scot/prehab-and-me/
Spring’s here – enjoy petting farms and zoos 🐐🐥 but remember to wash hands with soap and water after touching animals or their surroundings. Hand gels and wipes don’t kill all germs.
More advice 👉 nhsinform.scot/safeoutdoors
#SafeFarmVisits
We ask travellers to complete a health assessment at least 6 – 8 weeks before departure. We are experiencing a high demand of enquires to our travel service, so please give yourselves plenty of time before your departure!
Visit our travel vaccine website for more info ➡️ travel.nhsforthvalley.com
Screening remains one of the most effective ways to find cancer earlier. If you’re eligible for screening, don’t ignore your invite.
Find out more at getcheckedearly.org
#BeTheEarlyBird
People living in Scotland aged 50 to 74 are sent a home bowel screening test every two years. The test can be done in the privacy of your home and returned using the pre-paid envelope provided.
To find out more, visit www.nhsinform.scot/bowelscreening
#BowelScreeningScotland
Just found out you’re pregnant? Get in touch with our Maternity Booking Bureau early to arrange your first appointment and get support from the start.
📞 01324 567146
📧 fv.pregnantfv@nhs.scot
Monday – Friday 08.15 – 12.30
🔗 nhsforthvalley.com/positive-pregnancy-test/
#NHSFVMaternityMonday
COVID-19 hasn’t gone away and for older adults and people with weakened immune systems, the risk remains higher.
Spring’s the perfect time to top up your protection.
Find out more at nhsinform.scot/covid19vaccine
#SpringTopUp
Beat stress this Stress Awareness Month.
Sleepio for sleep. Daylight for worry and anxiety.
Free NHS‑recommended support:
👉 sleepio.com/nhs | trydaylight.com/nhs
SARCS is a dedicated NHS Scotland service which offers healthcare and support in the days after an assault, if you are not ready to tell the police or are unsure #TurnToSARCS
It's #FeedbackFriday!
This week's comes via Care Opinion for our Intensive Care Unit. Well done to everyone involved #teamNHSFV 💙
www.careopinion.org.uk/1433465
Pharmacies in Forth Valley offer free consultations and treatment for many common conditions, including coughs, UTIs, conjunctivitis, diarrhoea, indigestion & emergency contraception. Some pharmacists can also prescribe free medication for infections.
Find out more👉 www.nhsforthvalley.com/info-zone
Sleepio' is an online sleep improvement programme based on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) that's free to access if you live in Scotland.
Try it out by going to: www.sleepio.com/sleepio/nhs/...
Remember to check for ticks after spending time in grassy or wooded areas 🌳
To help prevent tick bites, you can:
👖 Wear long sleeves and trousers in overgrown areas
🧴 Use insect repellent on skin and clothing
For more tick tips, visit NHS inform 🔽
nhsinform.scot/tick-bites
#BeTickAware
Project SEARCH is a one‑year, ASN‑supported internship for young adults aged 18–24 with learning disabilities or differences.
It helps build real work and employability skills through placements, job coaching and training with Serco and NHS Forth Valley.
📅 Starts August
🔗 shorturl.at/QwDG5
Getting the best out of treatment starts with Prehab.
Maggie’s Prehabilitation Workshops offer expert guidance, practical tools and emotional support to help you feel prepared. One‑to‑one support is also available.
Book by calling 01324 868 069 or emailing forthvalley@maggies.org
We are recruiting! Find out more and apply today ⬇
nhsforthvalley.com/jobs
Home First allows you to recover at home once medical treatment is finished. It brings together all the support needed to help with recovery and maintaining independence.
More at nhsinform.scot/home-first
#HomeFirst #RightCareRightPlace #HomeFirstRecovery
Looking for breastfeeding support or want to chat to other mums about breastfeeding?
Weekly breastfeeding groups are running in Clackmannanshire and Stirling. They are FREE to attend, and our friendly Teams will be there to offer support and advice 💙
🔗 www.nhsforthvalley.com/breastfeeding
Graduating in 2026? Our graduate nurse programme runs 13 April–10 May.
We’re replacing interviews with matching conversations to help align you to the right role across acute, mental health, community, prison healthcare and immunisation services.
Conversations start w/b 15 June.
Ready for treatment? Start with Prehab.
Prehabilitation helps you prepare physically and mentally for cancer treatment through activity, nutrition and wellbeing support — boosting strength, resilience and recovery.
Learn more: www.nhsforthvalley.com/cancer/prehabilitation
Do you know #ItsOKtoAsk?
To help you get the most out of your next healthcare appointment, there are 4 key questions it’s worth remembering to ask.
For more info visit: www.nhsinform.scot/its-ok-to-ask
You’re not alone. Find out how others are taking care of their mental wellbeing at www.nhsinform.scot/mindtomind