NHS Forth Valley

20/02/2026

Households and businesses in the Killin area are being advised not to use their tap water for any purpose while Scottish Water manage
a pollution incident affecting local water supplies. For more information and updates visit the Scottish Water website https://www.scottishwater.co.uk/in-your-area/service-updates/fk21-killin-20022026

Households and businesses in the Killin area are being advised not to use their tap water for any purpose with immediate effect following a pollution incident affecting the water treatment works (Friday 20 February).   The advice has been issued by Scottish Water’s specialist incident manageme...

20/02/2026

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 this Winter visit nhsforthvalley.com/info-zone to find out more.

20/02/2026

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

20/02/2026

It's !

This week's come via Opinion Scotland for our Haematology team. Well done to everyone involved 💙

https://www.careopinion.org.uk/1422167

19/02/2026

Want to help shape local maternity services?

Join our next Maternity Voices Partnership (MVP) online meeting on 23 February 2026, 10.00 - 11.30.

The MVP brings together women, families and healthcare professionals to share experiences and help improve maternity care across Forth Valley. It ensures the voices of those using maternity services are heard and used to shape real service improvements.

Learn more: www.nhsforthvalley.com/mvp
For the meeting link, please email: fv.mvp@nhs.scot

19/02/2026

Taking care of yourself is the first step in caring for the people you love.
This February, reduce anxiety and feel more in control with Daylight, free through the NHS.

👉 trydaylight.com/nhs

19/02/2026

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

19/02/2026

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

18/02/2026

We are recruiting! Check out all our vacancies and apply at nhsforthvalley.com/jobs

18/02/2026

Getting the best out of treatment starts with Prehab.

Maggie’s is here to support you every step of the way.

Join their Prehabilitation Workshop - Thursday, 9:30–11:00am for expert guidance, practical tools, and emotional support to help you feel more prepared.

Prefer a more personal approach? They also offer one to one prehab support.

Book your place today by calling 01324 868 069 or emailing forthvalley@maggies.org

Feel free to bring a friend or family member along.

18/02/2026

We are delighted to launch our new dementia webpage - a dedicated hub offering support for people with dementia, their families and carers across Forth Valley.

Explore practical advice on brain health, personalised post‑diagnostic support, and a wide range of resources to help maintain and improve health and wellbeing.

You can visit the website ➡ nhsforthvalley.com/dementia-services

17/02/2026

All local pharmacies across Forth Valley offer free health consultations and medication for many common conditions, including:
🔹Coughs
🔹Urine infections
🔹Conjunctivitis
🔹Diarrhoea
🔹Indigestion
🔹Emergency contraception

Under Pharmacy First Plus, some pharmacists can also prescribe free medication (including antibiotics) for more complex conditions such as:
🔹Respiratory infections
🔹Ear infections
🔹Tonsillitis
🔹Sinusitis

Find out more: nhsforthvalley.com/info-zone