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New report finds planning ahead key to self-isolation success

A new report from Public Health Wales’ Research and Evaluation Division, has found people who have identified sufficient support and planned ahead for a potential period of self-isolation, feel less challenged by the prospect and more likely to succeed.    

Placing Health Equity at the heart of Coronavirus recovery for building a sustainable future for Wales

A new report published today (18 March 2021) calls for a greater emphasis on health equity – ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to be healthy – in the response to, and recovery from, Coronavirus.

New study finds Coronavirus transmission highest in households and hospitality 

Published today (15 March, 2021), a study from Public Health Wales, which looks at the evidence from mass testing in Merthyr Tydfil and the Cynon Valley, suggests that households are the most significant source of infection, while working in the hospitality sector or visiting the pub are also significant risks.

Week 48: 'How Are We Doing in Wales' public engagement survey results

The results of the latest ‘How Are We Doing in Wales’ public engagement survey have been released by Public Health Wales.

Putting things right 2019-20: How we dealt with complaints and complements.

In 2019-20, Public Health Wales investigated 52 formal complaints under our Putting Things Right procedure, a small decrease of seven from 59 last year. 

New FAQs published on vitamin D and Coronavirus

Public Health Wales has published a series of FAQs on vitamin D in relation to Coronavirus. 

Public Health Wales appoints new National Director of Health Protection and Screening Services

Dr Fu-Meng Khaw has been appointed to the top health protection post for Wales, taking up the role of National Director of Health Protection and Screening Services and Medical Director for Public Health Wales. 

Launching a new Resource Platform for Care Home and Domiciliary Staff to ensure easy access to vital, up-to-date information

Improvement Cymru’s Care Home Cymru team, Public Health Wales and Welsh Government launch a new online Resource Platform today for Care Home and Domiciliary Staff today.

 

Survey reveals more than eight in 10 adults in Wales would have a COVID-19 vaccine if offered

A survey commissioned by Public Health Wales has revealed that more than eight in 10 (85 per cent) of residents in Wales would have a COVID-19 vaccine if they were offered it right now, with 78 per cent also agreeing that they believe most people in Wales will choose to be vaccinated once a COVID-19 vaccine is offered to them.

Coronavirus Update; DVLA Contact Centre, Swansea

Public Health Wales, along with partners, has been meeting regularly to assist the DVLA with managing the impact of COVID-19 in the workplace.