Kirklees Joint Strategic Assessment (KJSA)
The Kirklees Joint Strategic Assessment (KJSA) looks at the current and future health and care needs of local populations to inform and guide the planning and commissioning (buying) of health, well-being and social care services within Kirklees.
KJSNA Report
The Kirklees Joint Strategic Assessment (KJSA)
- Is concerned with wider social factors that have an impact on people's health and wellbeing, such as housing, poverty and employment.
- Looks at the health of the population, with a focus on behaviours which affect health such as smoking, diet and exercise.
- Provides a common view of health and care needs for the local community.
- Identifies health inequalities.
- Documents current service provision.
- Identifies gaps in health and care services, documenting unmet needs.
Who is involved in producing the KJSA
Local authorities and clinical commissioning groups (CCGs) have equal and joint duties under the Health and Social Care Act 2012 to prepare Joint Strategic Needs Assessments (JSNAs) and Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategies (JHWSs) on behalf of the Health and Wellbeing Board.
Partners include:
Contact
- Email kjsa@kirklees.gov.uk