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.
Warning over harms of opioids as they continue to be biggest cause of drugs deaths in Wales
New figures from Public Health Wales show that opioids continue to drive the majority of drug misuse deaths in Wales, prompting renewed warnings about the significant harms associated with these substances.
New study demonstrates effectiveness of flu vaccine in children
New information from a study* published today shows that the influenza vaccination this year offers significant protection and is particularly effective against hospitalisation among 2-17 year olds.