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Wales leads globally in recognising social connections as a public health priority.

Public Health Wales has published a new report examining loneliness, social isolation and social connection across the nation, drawing on findings from the 2025 flagship report from the World Health Organization’s Commission on Social Connection. 

Welsh public backs stronger support for women's health and well-being after pregnancy

New findings from Public Health Wales’s latest Time to Talk Public Health survey show strong public support for the provision of health and well-being support for women in the year after pregnancy.

Flood risks are increasing across Wales – Public Health Wales offers advice on how to best prepare

An increase in flood risk is one of the biggest climate-related health risks in Wales, with Public Health Wales urging people to be prepared and giving advice on how to find out if you are at risk and what to do next.

Investigation into food poisoning incident at The Corner House Inn concludes

Public Health Wales has confirmed that the investigation into a food poisoning incident linked to The Corner House Inn in Llangynwyd, near Maesteg, has now concluded.

North Wales Comes Together to Transform Diabetes Care and Prevention

Families and individuals from across North Wales have been invited by NHS Wales, to help reshape diabetes care at an innovative 'hackathon' event – as figures reveal the condition now affects one in five adults across Wales. 

New data analysis highlights opportunities to prevent childhood obesity in Wales

Too many children in Wales are living with overweight or obesity before their third birthday, but a combination of early interventions and supportive environments could help change this. 

Public Health Wales awarded funding for new project to support health through creative arts

Public Health Wales has been awarded a £20,000 grant by the Arts and Humanities Research Council Creative Communities programme to run a new project called Cynefin: A Creative Health Review for Wales.

Public Health Wales supporting introduction of world-first health impact assessments

Following the introduction of the Senedd’s Health Impact Assessment regulations last year, which mandates certain public bodies in Wales to carry out Health Impact Assessments (HIAs), Public Health Wales is set to play a key role in driving the implementation of the regulations.

Structured NHS support offered to help people across Wales quit smoking this New Year

The benefits of giving up smoking are being highlighted in a new Public Health Wales campaign, aiming to help people make 2026 the year they quit smoking for good.

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