Joint Strategic Needs Assessment: A springboard for action
Richmond Council's Health and Wellbeing Board recently updated its focus to prioritise prevention and tackle health inequalities, aligning with the aims of strategic needs assessments.
In October 2026, Richmond Council's Health and Wellbeing Board adopted a renewed focus on preventative measures and tackling health inequalities. The Board updated its Terms of Reference on 6 October 2026 to strengthen its strategic leadership role, with an emphasis on prevention and reducing health inequalities.
This renewed focus aligns with the purpose of a Joint Strategic Needs Assessment, which is a strategic document intended to prompt action on health and wellbeing issues. No further discussions or decisions regarding this specific assessment document are detailed in the supplied material.
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