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Agenda and papers published for Board meeting on Thursday 23 January 2020

Public Health Wales NHS Trust hold regular meetings, which members of the public, including members of staff, are welcome to attend.

Improvement in screening uptake in Wales

Public Health Wales issued more than 940,000 screening invitations to eligible individuals across its seven national screening programmes last year. 

Additional cases of TB linked with HMP Parc

Public Health Wales has identified two additional confirmed cases of TB linked with the cluster of cases in HMP Parc, Bridgend.  

Cluster of TB cases in HMP Parc

Public Health Wales is investigating after four cases of Tuberculosis (TB) were identified in men residing at HMP Parc in Bridgend over the last 9 months. 

Giardia cases in the Colwyn Bay area

Public Health Wales and Conwy County Borough Council are investigating a number of linked cases of Giardia in the Colwyn Bay area.

New survey shows both good Welsh public sector awareness of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and opportunities for improvement

75 per cent of Welsh public sector employees surveyed have good awareness of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). However, only 36 per cent feel confident in their knowledge and skills to help prevent ACEs within their role.

Dyfed Edwards joins Public Health Wales Board

The Minister of Health and Social Services has announced that, following a formal public appointments recruitment process, Dyfed Edwards has been appointed to the Public Health Wales Board.

Adolescents in Wales not meeting physical activity guidelines – updated analysis

Just 18 per cent of adolescents in Wales are getting the recommended amount of physical activity, according to an updated analysis for the Public Health Outcomes Framework (PHOF) reporting tool.

Averting tragedy: Suicide prevention in Welsh children and young people

Reducing Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), preventing alcohol and substance misuse, and improving education and training opportunities are some key ways to help prevent suicide in Welsh children and young people.

Public Health Wales marks Human Rights Day and the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

On Human Rights Day, marking the anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Public Health Wales is reflecting on the variety of outstanding equality and human rights projects and activities undertaken across the organisation. This includes efforts to become a recognised Organisation of Sanctuary.