Falkirk HSCP Strategic Plan Survey

Posted on February 1, 2019

The Falkirk Health and Social Care Partnership are looking to hear views on the priorities included in their new Strategic Plan, and have launched an online survey to gather feedback.

The new and updated Strategic Plan aims to set out the vision for adult health and social care, assisting people to live full and positive lives within supportive and inclusive communities, and will set the direction for the design and delivery of health and social care services 2020-2023.

The survey focuses on the proposed changes and priorities in the new plan (which have been identified through a process of strategic needs assessment and engagement), and should take around 10 minutes to complete. The deadline for responses is Monday 25^th February.

To submit your response, please visit the Falkirk Council website.

For further information, or to request a paper copy of the survey, please contact the HSCP team by phone: 01324 504021, or email: integration@falkirk.gov.uk

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