Larbert · NHS Forth Valley
Forth Valley National Treatment Centre
Counting from
2 June 2022
The clock begins on 2 June 2022, when NHS Forth Valley announced that construction of its new inpatient ward had started. It measures the wait for that ward to open. The wider treatment centre has already delivered additional operating theatres and MRI capacity.
Awaiting the new inpatient ward
NHS Forth Valley’s project page continues to describe the 30-bed ward as awaiting completion. Its latest dedicated ward update, dated 27 February 2025, describes outstanding pipework and fire compliance issues, with a completion timetable dependent on an agreed solution. Interim treatment services are already operating.
Still waiting forThe new 30-bed inpatient ward to open and complete the National Treatment Centre.
Milestones
- 2 June 2022
Construction of the ward is announced
NHS Forth Valley confirms work has begun on the 30-bed inpatient ward, the final stage of its National Treatment Centre. This is where the clock starts. Source: NHS Forth Valley
- 25 October 2022
The ward takes shape
The first modular building components arrive on site, ready to be assembled into the new ward. Source: NHS Forth Valley
- 4 March 2024
Opening is expected later in the year
The health board says the building is largely complete, but complex issues raised by NHS Scotland Assure still need to be resolved. Source: NHS Forth Valley
- 27 February 2025
Compliance issues remain unresolved
NHS Forth Valley reports further work to agree a solution for pipework and fire compliance. An interim service continues while the ward is unavailable. Source: NHS Forth Valley