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Antenatal Screening Wales Publishes Annual Report for 2018-19

The report highlights the achievements of the team, working closely with colleagues across Wales.

Paediatricians in Wales supported to meet highest levels of Safeguarding

The National Safeguarding Team’s Safeguarding Training for Paediatricians has helped paediatricians update their safeguarding knowledge to the required level 3 professional standards. 

Winter health: How we can all make a difference

Actions by individuals, communities and organisations can have a major impact on keeping people healthy and well during the winter time.

National Primary Care Conference 2019

More than 400 primary care professionals from across Wales gathered at the fourth annual National Primary Care Conference held at the International Conference Centre in Newport on Thursday 7 November, 2019. 

 

More than 99% of newborn babies screened for serious diseases

Between April 2018 and March 2019, 31,048 newborn babies in Wales were tested for serious but rare medical conditions. 

Work with asylum seekers and refugees recognised

A team from Public Health Wales have been recognised for their work helping to understand how asylum seekers and refugees interact with the health service in Wales.

Quality, Safety and Improvement Committee papers published

The next Quality, Safety and Improvement Committee meeting will be held on Tuesday 12 November 2019.

The Charter for International Health Partnerships in Wales: Recommitment Ceremony and Charter Implementation Toolkit

Heath organisations across Wales have recommitted to an important charter promoting and strengthening international partnerships.

Putting things right 2018-19: How we dealt with complaints and compliments.

In 2018-19, Public Health Wales investigated 59 formal complaints under our Putting Things Right procedure, a small increase of seven from 52 last year. 

Cervical Screening Wales Annual Report 2018-19 Published

The latest annual report for Cervical Screening Wales shows that 73.2% of eligible women responded to their invitation for cervical screening last year - and the programme encourages all women take up their opportunity to be screened.