What additional needs assessment is required?
This section provides detail on any issues or gaps that need addressing to complete this JSNA topic effectively if any exist.
The following are suggestions of further assessments:
- Consultation and engagement with those currently or previously accessing smoking cessation services to determine the gap between accessing help and quit success.
- Improved data granularity as Hartlepool’s data is suppressed for under-18s, indicating either low engagement or data limitations.
- There are limitations to the available data for young people and vaping, there is a need for understanding the depth of vaping in Hartlepool, particularly in young people. A Health Related Behaviour Questionnaire looking to be implemented over 2025/2026 will help to improve insights into youth smoking and vaping activity.