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Sara Elias, Senior Policy Officer at Public Health Wales explains why we need to work differently to tackle inequalities. 

New data depicts a complex picture of substance misuse in Wales

New data from Public Health Wales depicts a complex picture of substance misuse in Wales, resulting in increased hospital admissions for alcohol-specific conditions and increased mortality from both problematic alcohol consumption and illicit drug use.

What temperature should homes be heated to for health?

Cold temperatures in the home are linked to worse health outcomes, confirms a new report by Public Health Wales. 

Tonypandy TB screening exercise completed: no further action required

Public Health Wales and Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board can confirm that following the recent tuberculosis (TB) screening exercise held at the Welcome Inn, Tonypandy, the initial evidence suggests that no further action is needed within the pub.

Statement on meningococcal disease cases, Bishop of Llandaff, Church in Wales High School, Cardiff

Public Health Wales is working with Cardiff and Vale University Health Board to offer antibiotics and vaccines to pupils in years 12 and 13 at Bishop of Llandaff, Church in Wales High School in Cardiff. It follows two students from the school becoming unwell with meningitis, caused by the group B meningococcal bacteria.

Unpaid carer's research wins top award

Researchers from Public Health Wales have been jointly awarded the Health Care Research Wales Impact Award 2022 for their report on the future of unpaid carers in Wales project.

Changing behaviours key to tackling climate crisis

Making positive climate behaviours as normal, easy, attractive and routine as possible, is key to evoking sustained change and mitigating the effects of the climate crisis, says a new guide from Public Health Wales.  

Act now to help combat the "silent pandemic"

Public Health Wales is calling on people in Wales to act now to help combat the over use of antibiotic medicines. Last year, nearly 1.9 million antibiotics were prescribed in Wales. 

Real living wage critical for health

Employers paying staff a real living wage or above can protect and support good health and wellbeing for both the individual and society as a whole, experts at Public Health Wales have said. 

Cost of living crisis: a public health emergency

Easier and faster access to mental health and well-being support, and help on energy, housing and food costs is urgently needed to protect health and save lives, according to Public Health Wales.