NHS Fife

30/04/2026

🎥 Earlier today, we shared news about a new surgical procedure being offered at Queen Margaret Hospital to support patients in Fife living with painful thumb arthritis.

This new approach allows patients to start moving their thumb sooner, with less discomfort and a faster recovery, helping them get back to everyday tasks more quickly.

Watch our video to learn more.

30/04/2026

🚼 Thinking about a career in midwifery?

In this blog, Clare shares her honest journey into midwifery, from questioning whether she was good enough to finding the confidence to follow the career she cared deeply about.

With International Day of the Midwife taking place next week, it’s a powerful reminder that believing in yourself can be just as important as your qualifications.

🔗 Read Clare’s story: https://brnw.ch/21x24hi

30/04/2026

Patients living with painful thumb arthritis are benefiting from a new procedure being offered at Queen Margaret Hospital.

Our orthopaedic teams have carried out Fife’s first base of thumb joint replacement surgeries.

The procedure helps reduce pain and restore hand function for patients whose symptoms haven’t improved with other treatments.

Unlike traditional surgery, this allows patients to start moving their thumb sooner, with less discomfort and a faster recovery, helping them get back to everyday tasks like opening jars and turning keys more quickly.

The new procedure means eligible patients can now access specialist care closer to home, supported by our orthopaedic and hand therapy teams in Dunfermline and Kirkcaldy.

27/04/2026

Updated CAMHS self‑help resources are now available ✨

There are lots of self-help resources available to help with mental health and wellbeing.

Our Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) team has refreshed the 'things to try' pages. It includes new and updated topics designed to support children and young people, alongside parents, carers, and professionals.

✅ Practical, accessible support
✅ Easy to explore
✅ Available anytime

Take a look: nhsfife.org/camhs-thingstotry

27/04/2026

Thanks to Leven Rotary Club for their donation of 20 toiletry filled Rainbow Bags to Ward 42 at the Victoria Hospital. 💙

24/04/2026

We're inviting people to attend our annual Organ and Tissue Donation Memorial Service:

📍 Old Kirk, Kirkcaldy
🗓 Wednesday 13 May
🕖 7pm

The memorial provides a quiet and reflective space to remember loved ones, share memories, and recognise the profound difference organ and tissue donation makes to lives across Scotland.

To register, visit: https://brnw.ch/21x1U9c

24/04/2026

💬 "We want to say from the bottom of our hearts. Couldn’t have asked for a better dream team."

Thanks to Dean/Emily for their feedback about their birthing experience. More: careopinion.org.uk/1435766 #1436217

23/04/2026

22/04/2026

Our dementia carers education programme provides practical support and education for family members or friends of people with dementia.

✅ Enhancing knowledge of the effects of dementia
✅ Developing skills in care and caring
✅ Opportunities for peer-to-peer learning
✅ Introductions to community services and support

Each interactive session is two hours long and held on either a Tuesday or Wednesday afternoon, 1.30 - 3.30pm, in locations across Fife.

All sessions are optional, and you’re welcome to attend whichever ones you feel will be most helpful.

🗣️ Maggie helps run the sessions and says it's a relaxed setting. To learn more or to book your place, visit: https://brnw.ch/21x1Phu

22/04/2026

We’re improving how we keep patients informed about their appointments by using Patient Hub.

Patients attending ophthalmology, haematology, orthoptics and children’s services (Vision Clinic) can now receive appointment information in a new, simpler way.

Patients will receive a text message or email from NHS Scotland, allowing them to:

✅ View appointment letters online
✅ Cancel and reschedule appointments easily

Patients can choose to opt out at any time via Patient Hub or by contacting their specialty directly. More: https://brnw.ch/21x1PdM

22/04/2026

Have your say on a proposed new pharmacy in Burntisland:

📍 223 High Street, Burntisland, KY3 9AE.

🕘 Proposed Opening Hours:
Mon-Fri: 9am - 5:30pm
Saturday: 9am - 1pm
Sunday: Closed

Take part in the consultation at: https://brnw.ch/21x1OsP

21/04/2026

Got the right skills?

Are you:

A good listener?
Patient, caring or curious?
Someone who enjoys helping others live well and independently?

Join us at our Learning Disability Service recruitment open day to chat informally with the team, learn about the people we support, and discover how your everyday skills could grow into a rewarding career in health and social care.

Lynebank Hospital
Thursday 23 April
2.00pm – 4.00pm

Pop in, ask questions, and see if this could be your next step.
We’d love to meet you.

Fife Council NHS Fife