Publications

Strategic Plan

Our Strategic Plan, Creating a Healthier Falkirk, sets out a vision and priorities for the three-year period between 2023 – 2026. The plan reflects the needs and aspirations of Falkirk’s communities, produced following a major engagement programme which gathered feedback from the public, our staff, and external partners. It is thanks to this collaborative approach that our efforts will create a healthier Falkirk, enabling local people to live full and positive lives within supportive and inclusive communities.

Accompanying the full strategic plan, the Partnership has published a ‘plan on a page’ summary, an easy-read version, and a summary video to make the vision accessible to a wide range of audiences.

Integration Scheme

The Integration Scheme is a legally binding agreement between Falkirk Council and NHS Forth Valley which establishes the Partnership’s Integration Joint Board. The scheme outlines what the Board is responsible for, known as ‘delegated functions’. The content of the scheme is set out by the Public Bodies (Joint working) (Scotland) Act 2014 and regulations.

Integrated Workforce Plan

This plan sits alongside our Strategic Plan and outlines how Falkirk Health and Social Care Partnership will support and develop the local workforce to deliver our vision for Falkirk and support and improve the wellbeing of our communities.

Locality plans

The Partnership is developing locality plans for each of its three locality areas (Central, East, and West). The plans are being developed to support local development of services, and implement the principles of the Scottish Government’s Localities Guidance. Plans are being developed through public and partner consultation. The Central locality plan was approved in January 2025, with the process to develop East and West locality plans now also underway.

Participation, Engagement, and Communication

These documents support the implementation of the Partnership’s Strategic Plan, covering a three-year period until 2027.

The Participation and Engagement Strategy ensures as many people as possible can be involved and actively engaged in the design and development of health and social care services in the Falkirk area. The Communications Strategy outlines how effective communication can help the Partnership achieve its strategic vision. It’s principles apply to all Partnership staff and their communication activity.

Alcohol and Drug Partnership

Bringing together Falkirk Council, NHS Forth Valley, Police, Fire, and third sector colleagues, along with people who have ‘lived experience’ of alcohol and drug use, Falkirk’s Alcohol and Drug Partnership is responsible for the planning of local support services.

Publications from the Alcohol and Drug Partnership are available on the ADP webpage.

Carers Support

The Partnership provides support for unpaid carers through the Falkirk and Clackmannanshire Carers Centre. These documents support the planning and delivery of carers services.

Strategy and Governance

About our local population

In order for the Partnership to produce a detailed Strategic Plan that meets the needs of its local population, we first require a clear understanding of the health and care needs of the population, from across the perspectives of NHS Forth Valley and Falkirk Council, and other key stakeholders. Our needs assessments provide a comprehensive description of health and social care data relevant to the Falkirk area.

In addition, the Partnership has identified three localities for strategic planning purposes (East, West and Central). Each locality profile presents a ‘picture’ of current need and demand in the local area.

Sustainability – Climate Change Reporting

Under the Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009, all public bodies must produce an annual Climate Change Report. Mandatory reporting for Integration Joint Boards began in 2016-17.

Other documents