JSNAs assess population health needs to guide local planning. Brent uses WSIC data to identify inequalities, track trends, and support JSNAs such as Mental Health, Cancer and Housing. Future work includes linking housing data with WSIC via UPRN.
An understanding of health needs and possible inequalities in a population allow local authorities to plan
more effectively. This results in a more efficient allocation of resources, which directly benefits the
population. The additional benefit of this request, which is related to a previous request, is that it will expand our
understanding of Brent residents in contact with housing services. The information we currently have about
the health of these residents is based on limited, self-reported data collected during contact with housing
services. The wealth of information from general practice and hospitals that is contained in WSIC will expand
our understanding greatly.
