A masterplan to improve health services at Falkirk Community Hospital over the next five years came another step closer this week when it was approved by NHS Forth Valley's board.
It is hoped that developing the site on Westburn Avenue, close to Falkirk town centre, will give the district modern, fit for purpose facilities that will help improve health and wellbeing across the district.
Previously, members of Falkirk's Integrated Joint Board - which oversees local health and social care services - also approved the strategic assessment, which will now go to the Scottish Government.