NHS Forth Valley’s Population Health & Care Strategy 2025 – 2035 sets out a bold vision to improve the health and wellbeing of all residents by focusing on prevention, reducing inequalities, and delivering care closer to home.

It reflects extensive community engagement and aligns with national health priorities.

Our Vision

Our vision is to improve the health and wellbeing of everyone living in Forth Valley by working with our partners to prevent people from becoming unwell, reduce health inequalities and make the best use of the resources available to achieve better outcomes.

Key Priorities

•  Preventing Ill Health: Invest in services that prevent illness and deliver better outcomes, such as vaccination programmes, screening and lifestyle support.
• Reducing Inequalities: Address social and economic factors, physical environment, health behaviours, and access to care.
• Delivering Care Closer to Home: Expand community-based services and support and reduce hospital stays.
• Value Based Health and Care: Use resources effectively to improve health outcomes, reduce waste and ensure sustainability.
• Developing our Workforce: Attract and retain a diverse workforce and provide opportunities for ongoing training and development.
• Working Collaboratively: Work with local councils, community organisations, and other key partners to tackle health inequalities and support wellbeing.

Key Statistics

Our Ambitions

• Increase prevention spend each year.
• Embed prevention in all services.
• Ensure fair access to care.
• Support carers and vulnerable groups.
• Listen to and involve communities in service design.
• Promote equality, inclusion and diversity.
• Monitor progress and adapt plans to meet changing needs.