Views wanted on guidance on joint strategic needs assessments and health and wellbeing strategies

Thursday, 26 January 2012

gdh20logo_0002Support for health and wellbeing boards and their partners in developing joint strategic needs assessments (JSNAs) and health and wellbeing strategies has been published in the form of draft statutory guidance.

Views are now being sought on the draft guidance, which:

  • lays out the statutory duties that underpin the production of JSNAs and joint health and wellbeing strategies by the NHS and local authorities (as members of their health and wellbeing board)
  • describes a framework that will lead to best practice in the preparation of JSNAs and assist with undertaking new joint health and wellbeing strategies 
  • explains how JSNAs, joint health and wellbeing strategies and commissioning plans fit together in the new system 
  • sets out how the enhanced JSNA process and joint health and wellbeing strategy will enable the NHS and local government, working with their community and partner organisations, to make real improvements to the health and wellbeing of local people

If you are considering holding consultation events the following slides may be helpful and Instructions: Feeding back on draft JSNA and
joint health and wellbeing strategy guidance

Feedback should be sent by Friday 17 February. A short public consultation will be carried out in the spring.

mhhp works with a variety of organisations as part of the DH Third Sector Strategic Partners Programme.

 

The Lesbian & Gay Foundation is seeking to address the significant concern that existing Joint Strategic Needs Assessments (JSNAs) do not often address lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGB&T) people’s issues, needs and experiences of healthcare in any meaningful way. The Lesbian & Gay Foundation has produced a document which makes the case for the importance of LGB&T evidence, and introduces strategic level health professionals to some of the key health issues facing the LGB&T communities. For more information contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 08453 30 303 30.