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Public Health Wales to consider the Public Inquiry Report as it continues to strengthen its response to emergencies

Public Health Wales welcomes the report from Module 2 of the Covid-19 Public Inquiry. Continuing to learn from our experience of the pandemic is essential to improving how we protect the health and wellbeing of our population in the future.

New guide to help local authorities plan and design healthier places across Wales

Public Health Wales has published a new guide to support local authorities in Wales to design, plan and create places that enable people to live healthier, happier lives. 

Public Health Wales offers advice for people affected by flooding after Storm Claudia

Public Health Wales has been working with agencies in the Monmouth area during the devastating floods caused by Storm Claudia.  There is a significant risk to public health during the clean up following flooding, so it is important that people take precautions to avoid further illness.

First heat health impact reports for Wales show higher illness and death among vulnerable groups

The first heat health impact reports published in Wales demonstrate that ‘heat events’ such as heat waves, hot nights, moderate heat and cumulative heat have strong associations with increased morbidity and mortality

Practical ways to ease pressure on urgent care in Wales

Public Health Wales has carried out a new rapid evidence review to improve urgent care and help take pressure off A&E departments in Wales.

New free tools help employers to increase productivity and health of workforce

They say good things come in threes, and employers in Wales can now benefit from a trio of exciting new, free products designed to improve workplace health and wellbeing.

Pioneering data 'Hwb' to accelerate research opportunities to improve lives and services in Wales 

Public Health Wales (PHW) and SAIL Databank have partnered to launch a pioneering initiative aimed at transforming the use of public health data to inform decision-making, research, and policy in Wales.

NHS Wales Launches Enhanced Diabetes Support Following Patient Insights Study

New research commissioned by Public Health Wales has revealed key insights into how people with Type 2 diabetes in Wales can be better supported to live well for longer with the condition. 

How planning can shape healthier communities across Wales

A new research report has found that Local Development Plans (LDPs) offer a key opportunity to ensure that the planning system supports the health and wellbeing of people and communities across Wales.

Drop in new HIV cases amid record HIV testing, prevention and treatment in Wales

Data published today shows a 20 per cent drop in new HIV cases in Wales last year. At the same time more people than ever before, have been tested for HIV in Wales, and prescriptions for prevention medication are at their highest level since it was introduced.