March Issue

Handwashing: A Key Defence Against Winter Viruses
13/02/2025: The cold, dark days may gradually be getting warmer and lighter, but winter viruses like colds, flu and COVID-19 can still spoil our plans.

Antenatal Screening Wales continues to support informed choices for expectant mothers
11/02/2025: Public Health Wales has published the latest Antenatal Screening Wales (ASW) annual report, covering the period from April 2022 to March 2024, highlighting the role of antenatal screening in providing expectant mothers with crucial information about their and their baby’s health.

Pregnant women urged to take precautions during lambing season
06/02/2025: Pregnant women in Wales are being reminded to avoid contact with animals that are giving birth, have recently given birth, or have aborted. This advice, which also applies to women who may not yet know they are pregnant, is particularly relevant during the lambing season in Wales.

Views sought on new standards for health and well-being in schools
03/02/2025: Public Health Wales are developing a new set of standards for a whole school approach to health and well-being in schools in Wales. We are now in the final phase of engagement and we would like to hear the views of key partners (including schools) on the proposals.