If you have a minor injury, call 111 free anytime day or night to be directed to the right service. Make sure you know how to get the right care in the right place. For more info, visit www.nhsforthvalley.com/info-zone

If cancer is found at an earlier stage, you could have more treatment options and better news to tell the family. Read the stories of the real ‘early birds’ who are living well again after successful cancer treatment: getcheckedearly.org/real-stories #BeTheEarlyBird

It's #FeedbackFriday! This week's comes via Care Opinion Scotland for our Maternity Team. Well done to everyone involved #teamNHSFV 💙 www.careopinion.org.uk/1392488

Taking place from September 22 to 26, #ICONWeek2025 is dedicated to raising awareness about infant crying and how to manage it. All babies cry, and it can feel really tough at times – but remember: babies cry, you can cope. Read more at www.iconcope.org/iconweek2025

In Scotland, children and young people in primary and secondary school are being offered the flu vaccine. Given as a nasal spray, it’s quick, painless and feels like a tickle in their nose. Find out more at nhsinform.scot/childflu #WeeScoosh

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

Our dedicated Young People's Sexual Health Service is here for anyone aged 19 and under living in the Forth Valley area for FREE and confidential sexual health information and advice including: 🔹STI testing and treatment 🔹Contraception 🔹Condoms Visit centralsexualhealth.org/.../young-pe...

SARCS is a dedicated NHS Scotland service which can offer healthcare and support in the days after an assault, if you are not ready to tell the police or are unsure #TurntoSARCS

We’re recruiting! Apply now for roles in: 🔹 Advanced Practitioner / Trainee 🔹 Therapy Assistant Practitioner 🔹 Occupational Therapist / Physio 🔹 Psychological Therapist Find out more ⬇ apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk

Have you made your organ and tissue donation decision known? Don’t leave your loved ones in doubt. Find out more at www.organdonation.scot #LeaveNoDoubt

Looking for breastfeeding support or want to chat to other mums about breastfeeding? Weekly breastfeeding groups are running in Clackmannanshire & Stirling. They are FREE to attend, and our friendly Teams will be there to offer support and advice💙 Find out more www.nhsforthvalley.com/breastfeeding

Last winter, over 6,500 adults in Scotland were hospitalised with flu. That’s why it’s so important to get your flu vaccine when offered. Check eligible for the vaccine by visiting nhsinform.scot/flu #FluHitsHarder

💧 Sterile water injections offer drug-free relief for severe back pain in labour - 4 small injections by trained midwives. 💬 Speak to your care team about pain relief. Service depends on trained staff being available during labour. 🔗 www.nhsforthvalley.com/maternity #NHSFVMaternityMondays

If your child is in primary or secondary school, look out for their consent form from school and help beat flu with a wee scoosh. Find out more at nhsinform.scot/childflu #WeeScoosh

It's #FeedbackFriday! This week's come via Care Opinion for our Vaccination Team. Well done to everyone involved #teamNHSFV 💙 www.careopinion.org.uk/1390236

Had a great time at yesterday’s Safer Mobility event—thanks to everyone who came! Missed it? Learn how to stay steady on your feet: nhsforthvalley.com/.../falls-ma... Or visit our local pop-up stand at Falkirk Library on Friday 19 September #FallsWeek2025

Looking for breastfeeding support or want to chat to other mums about breastfeeding? Weekly breastfeeding groups are running in Clackmannanshire & Stirling. They are FREE to attend, & our friendly Teams will be there to offer support and advice💙 Find out more www.nhsforthvalley.com/breastfeeding

Come along today and meet us for Safer Mobility event from 11am – 2pm at The Bellfield Centre, Stirling. Learn about how we can support you, and people you know or care for, in keeping steady, looking after your health and living well at home! #FallsWeek2025 nhsforthvalley.com/.../falls-ma...

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

Join our Macmillan one to one team for coffee, chat and a wee treat, tomorrow (Wednesday 17 September) between 13.30 - 15.30 at The Fuel House Cafe, Alloa. 🔗 nhsforthvalley.com/events/

We're really excited to see you tomorrow at our Safer Mobility event at the Bellfield Centre between 11am - 2pm! Come along, join in the interactive displays & meet our friendly professionals about staying steady, keeping well & reducing risk of falls. #FallsWeek2025

World Patient Safety Day's theme is Safe care for every newborn & child. 👨‍👩‍👧 Families & staff at NHS Forth Valley work together to keep care safe. 💬 Parents: Ask, note, trust. 🧼 Kids: Speak up, wash hands. 👩‍⚕️ Staff: Partner with families. 🔗 who.int/campaigns/wo... #NHSFVMaternityMonday

It’s Safer Mobility week! Do you know someone who has had a fall? Do you feel less steady on your feet? Want to know more about how to keep well and look after your bone health? Take a look at the Community Falls Webpage for useful hints and tips. #FallsWeek2025 nhsforthvalley.com/.../falls-ma...

It's #FeedbackFriday! This week's come via Care Opinion Scotland for our Day Surgery team. Well done to everyone involved #teamNHSFV 💙

Just moved for uni or college? Don’t forget to register with a local GP and dentist. It’s your first step to staying healthy while studying in Scotland. Find your nearest practice: GP dentist registration nhs24.info/servicedirec...

This week is Learning Disability Week! Our Learning Disability Teams have made pledges on how they will continue to include and support adults with learning disabilities across Forth Valley 💙 Stay tuned for more from our teams!

We are recruiting! Find out more and apply today ⬇ 🔹Clinical Support Worker - Mental Health and Learning Disabilities apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/JobDetai... 🔹Midwifery Practitioner apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/JobDetai... 🔹Occupational Therapist apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/JobDetai...

Join our Macmillan one to one team for coffee, chat and a wee treat, on Wednesday (17 September) between 13.30 - 15.30 at The Fuel House Cafe, Alloa. 🔗 nhsforthvalley.com/events/

Join us at the Bellfield Centre, Stirling on the 17th September to learn more about how you can stay steady on your feet, keep well and reduce your risk of falls. #FallsWeek2025

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

Those considered to be at increased risk of catching gonorrhoea can now be offered the Meningococcal B vaccination for protection against infection. Find out about the vaccine and eligibility at nhsinform.scot/gonmenb

September is Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Month. There is no known safe amount of time to consume alcohol during pregnancy; therefore, we recommend NO alcohol. 🔗 www.nhsforthvalley.com/maternity #NHSFVMaternityMonday

Some GP Practices are closed Monday 8th September, however, a number of pharmacies are open. Make sure you know where your nearest pharmacy is, and when it is open, on this bank holiday. Find your nearest pharmacy at ➡ nhsforthvalley.com/infozone

The UK government is testing the Emergency Alerts system on Sunday 7 September 2025 at 3pm. Compatible mobile phones and tablets will receive an alert, make a loud siren-like sound and vibrate. You will not need to take any action. Find out more at gov.uk/alerts.

It's #FeedbackFriday! This week's comes via @careopinion.org.uk for our Endoscopy team. Well done to everyone involved #teamNHSFV 💙 www.careopinion.org.uk/1386539

Our Stop Smoking team provides specialist advice, treatment and support to anyone wishing to stop smoking ⬇️ 📱 01786 433293 ➡️ www.nhsforthvalley.com/stopsmoking ✅ Visit your local pharmacy

Do you have surplus prescribed continence products at home? If you or a family member no longer need unopened packs of prescribed continence products, our Bladder and Bowel service can help. Call 01324 673881 to arrange a collection.

Some GP Practices are closed on Monday 8th September, however, a number of pharmacies are open. Make sure you know where your nearest pharmacy is, and when it is open, on this bank holiday. Find your nearest pharmacy at ➡ nhsforthvalley.com/infozone

If you are offered the MenB vaccine for protection against gonorrhoea at a sexual health clinic, it’s important to return for your second dose when you’re invited. Find out more at nhsinform.scot/gonmenb

We are recruiting! Find out more and apply today ⬇ nhsforthvalley.com/jobs

This World Pain Awareness Month, let’s talk about chronic pain. It’s pain that lasts more than 12 weeks, even with treatment, and it can affect anyone, at any age. Around 38% of adults in Scotland live with it. #PainAwarenessMonth

If your child is in primary or secondary school, look out for their consent form from school and help beat flu with a wee scoosh. Find out more at nhsinform.scot/childflu #WeeScoosh

Here’s a look at some of the stats from our maternity unit in July 2025 💙 #NHSFVMaternityMonday

Phone 111 for free if you think you need A&E but it’s not life or limb threatening. The 111 service can also help if you have a minor injury, you’re in mental health distress, or your GP practice, pharmacy, or dental practice is closed. Visit nhsforthvalley.com/info-zone for more info

It's important your child gets all the vaccines they are offered at the right time to make sure they've got longer-term protection as they grow up. When it's time, you'll receive a letter from the NHS with details of the appointment and what vaccines they're being offered. #ChildVaxScot

It's #FeedbackFriday! This week's comes via Care Opinion Scotland for our team in the Urgent Care Centre. Well done to everyone involved #teamNHSFV 💙 www.careopinion.org.uk/1386431

Pharmacists can help with managing repeat prescriptions, give you expert advice for common illnesses like colds, sore throats, UTIs, and everyday aches and pains, and if necessary, medicine to help you recover. Visit www.nhsforthvalley.com/info-zone for more information.

Join our Macmillan one to one team for coffee, chat and a wee treat, on Thursday (4 September) between 13.30 - 15.30 at Leapark Hotel, Grangemouth. 🔗 nhsforthvalley.com/events/

Our dedicated Young People's Sexual Health Service is here for anyone aged 19 and under living in the Forth Valley area for FREE and confidential sexual health information and advice including: 🔹STI testing and treatment 🔹Contraception 🔹Condoms Visit centralsexualhealth.org/.../young-pe...

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