Interventions that can support the health and well-being of people with obesity on healthcare waiting lists
A rapid review conducted by Public Health Wales in collaboration with Health and Care Research Wales Evidence Centre has identified interventions that may help support the challenges faced by individuals with obesity on long waiting lists for healthcare services in Wales.
Health experts remind public to practice healthy behaviours to keep everyone safe
As the festive season gets into full swing, experts at Public Health Wales are reminding people that while it's the season to share gifts, food and celebrations, sharing germs is a lot less fun and can have serious consequences for vulnerable people in our families and communities.
Public Health Wales focuses on inequity as it seeks to improve screening uptake
Public Health Wales’s latest Screening Inequities report shows that people living in the most deprived communities in Wales are less likely to take up their offer of screening compared to those living in the least deprived communities.
Using behavioural science to influence household recycling
The Behavioural Science Unit at Public Health Wales has released a new report designed to help policy makers understand the breadth of behaviour change intervention types required to change population behaviours.
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.
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.