Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment (PNA)
Healthwatch Walsall
Healthwatch Walsall is the independent local champion for health and social care services in Walsall. One of the ways we undertake our work is to carry out projects that look at particular services. On this occasion we are looking at the views of the public about local pharmacies. Your information is important and we must ensure that it is used with your consent for a legitimate purpose, securely stored and will not be passed on to other organisations. All information we received will be anonymous and the information we produce will be shared with the Local Authority who are responsible for producing a Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment (see below).
Walsall Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment
The Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment (PNA) is a key commissioning tool for NHS England, Local Authority and Clinical Commissioning Group’s (CCG). The PNA includes pharmaceutical services and other services that may be delivered through community pharmacy. The PNA maps current provision, assesses local need, and identifies any gaps in provision. It is reviewed every 3 years and HWW are pleased to be having an integral role in the consultation process.
Robust, up to date evidence is important to ensure that community pharmacy services are provided in the right place and that the pharmaceutical services commissioned by NHS England and services commissioned by Walsall Council and the CCG meet the needs of the communities they serve. HHW have been involved in the PNA stakeholder working group and were also asked to review the draft PNA.
*SIGNIFIES REQUIRES AN ANSWER/ MANDATORY * CLOSING DATE MONDAY 25TH FEBRUARY 2022