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Bowel cancer screening age lowered to 55

Bowel cancer screening will be made available to more people in Wales as home testing is expanded to include 55-57 year olds.

Local Public Health Team transfer 

As of 1 October 2022, Local Public Heath Team staff are now employed by the relevant Health Boards.

New Public Health Outcomes Framework reporting tool released by Public Health Wales – the first update since 2019
Public Health Wales funding enables expansion of HIV PrEP medication tracker, Preptrack, in multiple languages including Welsh

Funding from Public Health Wales has meant that an app designed to help PrEP users take their medication more effectively, is now available on Android and in multiple languages, including Welsh.

Vaccination encouraged, as flu expected to be a major public health issue in Wales this winter

Public Health experts are expecting a significant flu season this winter for the first time since the pandemic. There are concerns that it may start earlier this year and affect more people. 

Welsh public survey reveals perceived harmful impacts of climate change on mental health and cost of living

A national public survey conducted by Public Health Wales has revealed that over three quarters of residents in Wales believe that climate change will damage mental health and increase the costs of heating a home and buying food.  

Leaving the EU has changed the way in which Wales collaborates on global infectious disease preparedness, prevention and response

The Coronavirus pandemic has pushed infectious diseases to the top of government agendas around the world and has substantially influenced how the UK, and therefore Wales collaborates with international partners on infectious diseases, concludes a report from Public Health Wales.  

Our statement on the passing of HM Queen Elizabeth II

“On behalf of ourselves and Public Health Wales, we express our deep sorrow and sense of real sadness and loss at the news that HM Queen Elizabeth has died.

Evaluation finds Hospital-Based Intervention Effective in Supporting Patients with Violence-Related Injuries

An evaluation of a hospital-based service unique to Wales has found it to be effective in providing increased support for vulnerable patients attending hospital with violence related injuries.

Talking Improvement, a brand new podcast from Improvement Cymru

Improvement Cymru are delighted to launch a brand new podcast series, Talking Improvement, a safe space to talk all things improvement