Public health
The role of public health in local government is to:
- improve and protect the health of communities
- reduce avoidable differences in health outcomes
We commission key services to make sure every child has the best start in life, and that we are tackling the biggest preventable risk factors for ill-health and mortality. These include tobacco, dietary risks, alcohol and drug use, and physical inactivity.
Director of Public Health annual report
Needs assessments
Walsall public health strategies
Support services
This report is an important measure of health and wellbeing in the borough. It helps us and our partners to:
- address potential issues
- make recommendations for improvements in Walsall
- showcase our good work
You can download the report from the Walsall Insight website.
Joint strategic needs assessment (JSNA)
A Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA) is a way to understand the future health, care and well-being needs of a community. The local health economy, authorities and third sector organisations work together on this.
Pharmaceutical needs assessment (PNA)
Walsall Health and Wellbeing Board (HWB) has approved the Walsall PNA 2022-2025. This is a statutory HWB responsibility, as set out under the NHS (Pharmaceutical Services and Local Pharmaceutical Services) Regulations 2013.
Download list
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Walsall PNA 2022 reportDownload PDF (11.84 MB)
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Pharmaceutical needs assessment supplementary statementDownload PDF (2.72 MB)
You can download our strategies to find out about the work we're doing to improve outcomes in Walsall borough:
Download list
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Teenage pregnancy prevention and reduction strategy 2024-2029Download PDF (4.75 MB)
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Infant feeding strategy 2024-2029Download PDF (5.4 MB)
Download our guide to wider support services from the Walsall Insight website to find support details for:
- infancy and early years
- young adulthood
- pregnancy
- childhood and adolescence
- older adulthood
Walsall Wellbeing directory can signpost you to a wide range of support services which can help you with a healthy lifestyle. Topics include health advice, social activities to aid physical and mental wellbeing, and help with practical issues to support you with day to day life.
Learn more about the services we offer to support your health and wellbeing and mental health.
Assistive technology users
Some of the files on this page may not suitable for users of assistive technology. If you use assistive technology and need a version of any documents in a more accessible format, please contact us and ask for the Public Health team. We will either provide you with an accessible version, or talk to you to explain the contents.
