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FRANCES DODD IS STEPPING DOWN FROM THE NHS AFTER ALMOST 40 YEARS IN THE SERVICE. 14:16, 29 May 2025Updated 18:14, 29 May 2025 Tributes were paid on Tuesday to an NHS Forth Valley stalwart

who is stepping down after a remarkable career which has seen her clock up almost four decades of service. Executive Nurse Director Frances Dodd has announced she is stepping down following

a stellar career spanning 39 years within the National Health Service. And she was saluted at what was her final formal Public Board meeting at Carseview House. Interim chair Neena Mahal

said: “A huge thank you for everything that you have done after 39 years of dedicated service. We are going to be very sorry to lose you. “On behalf of the board and colleagues in the wider

organisation, a huge thank you for everything you have done. “You and I go way back to the days of NHS Lanarkshire. You have worked in a national board, acute services, community services

and over the last four years in Forth Valley, “You are incredibly well respected and we should not underestimate the impact you have had - not only in Forth Valley but in the NHS in

Scotland. “Some of your achievements there are too many to list like the way you have transformed the culture within nursing midwifery and also your use of agency and bank nursing. “You have

connectedness with staff and the fact you still undertaken clinical shifts is a great tribute to yourself. Everything you do, you always do it with style, panache and a smile on our face.

Article continues below “You are a hard act to follow and colleagues will wish to join me in wishing you well and all the very best in your retirement." Frances said: “This is hugely

and much appreciated. I am ending my career on an absolute high in Forth Valley, I always wanted to be a territorial board nurse director and I have achieved it. The support of the people of

Forth Valley has been phenomenal in the last few years.” A formal presentattion will be made to Frances at a private meeting of the Board next month,