Agenda item - Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA): Update

43.1    This item was introduced by Alistair Hill, Public Health Consultant.

43.2    In response to questions from Cllr Page on the Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment (PNA), Mr Hill told members that refreshing the PNA will be a year-long process. The 2015 PNA showed good community pharmacy access across the city, with residents generally satisfied. However, there were some recommendations for improvement. The PNA can be circulated for information. The PNA maps demand for and provision of community pharmacies, so will be able to identify instances where particular communities may be under-resourced in terms of these pharmacy services. The Chair told members that there would be a report to the Board on the PNA process in spring 2017.

43.3    In response to a question from Pennie Ford on the deferral of some JSNA updates and any potential impact on Brighton & Hove Caring Together, Mr Hill told the Board that the sustainability of the JSNA procedures would be reviewed given staff capacity pressures. However, areas critical to the Brighton & Hove Caring Together process would be prioritised. Adam Doyle confirmed that the CCG is looking at how to re-profile needs assessment work to meet the demands of Brighton & Hove Caring Together.

43.4    In response to a query from Dr Sikdar on whether the JSNA mapped GP service provision against deprivation, Mr Hill told members that this is not currently done.

43.5  RESOLVED - That the Board:

(1)  approves the 2016 JSNA summary section updates for publication and notes the inclusion of multiple births within the maternal and infant health JSNA summary;

(2)  approves the outlined plan for review of the JSNA, with a paper to be brought in March 2017 outlining proposed changes and the programme for in depth needs assessments in 2017/18;

(3) notes that under S218A of the NHS Act 2006 (as amended) and the NHS Pharmaceutical Services and Local Services Regulations 2013 it is required to update the pharmaceutical needs assessment by March 2018.