Emergency Hospital Admission JSNA

Strategic Issues

Strategic Issue 1

There is a high burden of emergency admissions, this is exacerbated by difficulties in arranging GP appointments and higher rates of deprivation and poor health in the population.

Strategic Issue 2

There is a need to address health literacy in vulnerable groups (such as over 65s and children).

Strategic Issue 3

There are rising emergency admissions for intentional self-harm suggesting mental health crises.