Joint strategic needs assessment (JSNA)
A joint strategic needs assessment (JSNA):
"Will be the means by which local leaders work together to understand and agree the needs of all local people, with the joint health and wellbeing strategy setting the priorities for collective action." (Gov.UK)
JSNAs identify the health and social care needs of a community and help local authorities and health services to allocate resources effectively to supporting strategic planning.
JSNAs involve:
- Planning
- Data collection
- Community engagement
- Analysis
JSNAs have an impact on:
- Improving health and wellbeing
- Enhancing service delivery
- Supporting partnership working
- Informing policy development
Find out more from our JSNA section.