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Public Health Outcomes Framework reporting tool updated with latest data

Public Health Wales has refreshed the indicators in the Public Health Outcomes Framework reporting tool.  

Case studies released to demonstrate how organisations can unite to respond to cost of living

The Building a Healthier Wales group, a partnership working together to promote prevention measures across all areas of health, have released case studies designed to demonstrate how organisations have been able to make a difference in their communities. 

Hepatitis C eliminated in UK's biggest prison

Public Health Wales has helped HMP Berwyn, the UK’s biggest prison, eliminate hepatitis C amongst its residents. 

British Science Week - Amy's Story

To mark British Science Week, we’re #SmashingStereotypes and bringing you stories from staff in the Health Protection and Screening Services Directorate

Today, we’re bringing you Amy's story.

British Science Week - Kelly's story

To mark British Science Week, we’re #SmashingStereotypes and bringing you stories from staff in the Health Protection and Screening Services Directorate.

Today, we’re bringing you Kelly’s story.

British Science Week - Lee's Story

To mark British Science Week, we’re #SmashingStereotypes and bringing you stories from staff in the Health Protection and Screening Services Directorate.

Today, we’re bringing you Lee's story.

British Science Week - Dr Caoimhe McKerr's story

In celebration of British Science Week’s #SmashingStereotypes campaign, which profiles the diverse people and careers in science, we’ve spoken to colleagues about the stereotypes about working in science that they’d like to smash.

"Shaping Places for Well-being in Wales" Programme Aims to Tackle Health Inequalities

In a concerted effort to address health inequalities and enhance well-being across Wales, the "Shaping Places for Well-being in Wales" programme has been announced.  

Novel insights show the potential of data across health and care systems to inform support for unpaid carers in Wales

Unpaid carers suffer poorer physical and mental health than non-carers and use healthcare services more than the rest of the population, so it is essential that unpaid carers are able to access support and advice, for their own health and well-being and that of those they care for.

Official statistics show long term decrease in age-adjusted rate of cancer deaths but increased deprivation gap

The latest official statistics from Public Health Wales show that the rate of cancer deaths, when adjusted for age, has declined by more than 16 per cent between 2002 and 2022.