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Manchester Joint Strategic Needs Assessment 2008 - 2013

In order to achieve the high quality services that Manchester people expect, we must have a full understanding of local needs.

The Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA) has been developed by the Joint Health Unit in partnership with Manchester NHS, Children’s Services, Adult Social Care and Manchester Local Involvement Network. It by the builds on some of the comprehensive needs assessment work already carried out in the city, including the Children and Young People’s Plan and the various plans for Manchester NHS and Adult Social Care.

This is the first JSNA and it has a strong focus on health and well-being. It is an important baseline reference document that sets out the policy context and current situation in Manchester, followed by an analysis of local data and a series of recommendations based on available research evidence.

The JSNA is expected to influence the commissioning process across both health and social care. It is also expected to underpin the development and implementation of the Local Area Agreement and the Commissioning Strategic Plan (CSP) of NHS Manchester.