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Public Health Wales' biodiversity action plan highlights importance of green spaces in reducing health inequalities

Public Health Wales has published its second biodiversity action plan which outlines the work that it will undertake as part of its duty under the Environment Act.  The plan is focused on the importance of biodiversity for health and well-being and the actions Public Health Wales will take to be a champion for nature.   

Open conversations with your child best way to address vaping concerns

Public Health Wales has published a useful guide to help parents and carers who are worried their child may be vaping.

Good progress against primary care obesity prevention action plan – new report

Significant progress has been made against an action plan to improve weight management support in primary and community care, according to a new report by Public Health Wales.

People in Wales need more opportunities to protect their mental wellbeing

If you’re young, female, in an ethnic minority, have a disability or are in poor health, you are more likely to report lower mental wellbeing. That is the finding of a survey of over 1200 people in Wales.

Food environment rather than lack of knowledge biggest barrier to action on weight

Environmental and social factors are the main barriers stopping people from taking action on their weight, rather than a lack of knowledge or skills, according to the latest Time to Talk Public Health survey. 

Priority areas for early years action identified to help support young families in Wales

A report from the First 1000 Days programme at Public Health Wales has identified six priority areas for action and says that making small changes to the way that things are done in these areas can deliver a huge difference to families across Wales. 

Welsh stars back global drive to warn against dangers of overusing antibiotics

Former Wales international rugby referee, Nigel Owens, and Miss Wales, Millie-Mae Adams, are both speaking out about one of the world’s biggest killers.

Home delivered test kit makes knowing HIV status easy

Community leaders are urging sexually active people in Wales to order a free, confidential test kit from Public Health Wales. 

Health Risk Assessment, Withyhedge

Public Health Wales is continuing to evaluate air quality data, to improve our understanding of the potential for harm to health of people living around Withyhedge landfill site. 

Tackling diabetes together is key to people living longer, healthier lives in Wales

A package of initiatives to prevent Type 2 diabetes, reduce avoidable death and disability is part of a new approach to tackling diabetes being driven by NHS Wales. This approach is seeking to unite diabetes experts, clinicians, communities and people living with diabetes to address one of Wales’ biggest health problems.