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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.

New call-out in Llwynhendy Community TB Screening Exercise invites children to be tested

Public Health Wales and Hywel Dda University Health Board are again asking people living in the Llwynhendy area of Carmarthenshire who may have been exposed to TB disease to come forward to be screened.  

Antenatal Screening Wales Publishes Annual Report for 2018-19

The report highlights the achievements of the team, working closely with colleagues across Wales.

Paediatricians in Wales supported to meet highest levels of Safeguarding

The National Safeguarding Team’s Safeguarding Training for Paediatricians has helped paediatricians update their safeguarding knowledge to the required level 3 professional standards. 

Winter health: How we can all make a difference

Actions by individuals, communities and organisations can have a major impact on keeping people healthy and well during the winter time.

National Primary Care Conference 2019

More than 400 primary care professionals from across Wales gathered at the fourth annual National Primary Care Conference held at the International Conference Centre in Newport on Thursday 7 November, 2019. 

 

More than 99% of newborn babies screened for serious diseases

Between April 2018 and March 2019, 31,048 newborn babies in Wales were tested for serious but rare medical conditions. 

Work with asylum seekers and refugees recognised

A team from Public Health Wales have been recognised for their work helping to understand how asylum seekers and refugees interact with the health service in Wales.

Quality, Safety and Improvement Committee papers published

The next Quality, Safety and Improvement Committee meeting will be held on Tuesday 12 November 2019.