Digital and data strategy - Who we are and what we do

We are Public Health Wales – the national public health organisation for Wales. Our purpose is working together for a healthier Wales.

We are working towards a Wales where people live longer, healthier lives and where everyone has fair and equal access to the things that lead to good health and well-being.

Our Long Term Strategy (2023-35) sets out our vision for achieving a healthier future for people in Wales by 2035.

This Digital and Data Strategy is an enabling strategy which helps us deliver our Long Term Strategy.

Sections

• Section 1 – Introduction

  We use data and technology to protect and improve the health and well-being of people in Wales and to reduce health inequalities.

• Section 2 – Summary

  A number of key issues have guided how we have developed our strategy.

• Section 3 – Where are we starting from?

  A lot has changed in public health work in Wales over the last few years.

• Section 4 – Building on stronger foundations

  Get the foundations right before building the house.

• Section 5 – Build in alignment

  We aren’t delivering in a vacuum.

• Section 6 – Build to make a difference

  We can make a measurable difference to health and wellbeing through powerful, actionable data and analysis, and innovative, efficient digital tools.

• Section 7 – Conclusion

  How will we know when were there or if were going in the right direction? We will evaluate!

Page last reviewed: 29th June 2026