The Department of Health has published proposals for the duties of health and wellbeing boards. The department is seeking views on the draft guidance, which provides a framework for NHS and local government to work together to undertake joint strategic needs assessments(JSNA) and joint health and wellbeing strategies (JHWS).
http://www.dh.gov.uk/health/2012/07/consultation-jsna/
Source: DH
Date: 1 August 2012