Joint Strategic Needs Assessment

The Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA) is a legal requirement. It gives us a detailed understanding of the health and wellbeing needs of people in Bracknell Forest. It informs local decision making by combining data, evidence and insights.

This helps us, the NHS, and other local organisations plan and deliver services that make a positive difference to our community.

By understanding the challenges we face now and in the future, the JSNA enables us to channel the right resources to the right places. This helps make Bracknell Forest a healthier and happier place to live.

The JSNA is the responsibility of the Bracknell Forest Council Health and Wellbeing Board. It is a partnership between local government, the NHS and key stakeholders. They work together to take a joined-up and collaborative approach to health and social care.

While we develop the new JSNA, we are signposting to other data sources that you may find useful for your research needs. The data sources below give valuable insights into understanding Bracknell's population, health and community.

Useful data sources

The Berkshire Observatory

On the Berkshire Observatory website, you will find data on Bracknell Forest Council by topic and geographical area. The website allows you to compare this information to national data.

The observatory also has ward profiles where you can find demographic data on residents at borough and ward level.

Fingertips

Fingertips is a large public health data collection tool from the Department of Health and Social Care.

Its data is organised into themed profiles, which allow you to:

• view and compare data for Bracknell Forest against other local authorities
• access public health profiles with collections of indicators that cover a range of public health topics - these have been developed to show local area data against comparators

Health and wellbeing strategy

The previous JSNA's work serves as a key reference point that guides programmes and policies across the organisation and system.

It helped shape our Health and Wellbeing Strategy (PDF, 9.4MB) which outlines our priorities for local action. These priorities are detailed in both the Frimley Health and Care ICS strategy (PDF 2.5MB) and our Council Plan. 

Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment

The Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment (PNA) is a statutory document. It assesses the pharmacy needs of the local population. It includes dispensing services, as well as public health and other services that pharmacies may provide.

Dementia Needs Assessment

The Dementia Needs Assessment informs the new Dementia Strategy for Bracknell Forest. The document below summarises the key findings and recommendations.

Public Health Portal

For local health and wellbeing services, visit the Public Health Portal.

Get in touch

For public health enquiries, email public.health@bracknell-forest.gov.uk.