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Investigation into food poisoning incident at The Corner House Inn concludes

Public Health Wales has confirmed that the investigation into a food poisoning incident linked to The Corner House Inn in Llangynwyd, near Maesteg, has now concluded. A total of 43 […]

NHS Wales empowers public with free diabetes prevention and management apps

Three powerful apps are now available to tackle Wales’ growing diabetes challenge – complementing successful face-to-face programme that has already helped more than 10,000 people. NHS Wales has invested in […]

Public Health advice on drugs and safety

Public Health Wales is reminding people that there is no completely safe way to take illegal drugs. Drug markets are unpredictable, and substances may contain unexpected ingredients, contaminants, or much […]

Updated physical activity guidelines show that increasing movement benefits our health and longevity 

Public Health Wales has welcomed the publication of updated guidelines from the four Chief Medical Officers (CMOs) of the UK, which highlight the importance of movement and physical activity in helping to prevent and protect […]

From fast food to flood risk: how planning decisions affect our health and wellbeing 

Public Health Wales and the Welsh NHS Confederation have today published a new explainer showing how decisions about housing, transport, green space and food environments are directly influencing the nation’s […]

Smoking costs Wales £1.56 billion a year with deprived communities hit hardest

Smoking is costing Wales an estimated £1.56 billion every year, according to a new Public Health Wales report that highlights the scale of the damage tobacco continues to cause to […]

Public Health Wales and Cardiff University agree new research partnership to improve health in Wales 

Public Health Wales and Cardiff University have signed a new three-year agreement to work together on research that can help improve health and reduce health inequalities in Wales.  The agreement […]

New review backs current Help Me Quit approach on smoking harm reduction 

Smoking remains the leading preventable cause of disease and death in Wales. There is increasing interest in whether harm reduction pathways, like cutting down smoking before quitting, maybe more effective at reducing harms from smoking […]

Registration for the Welsh Public Health Conference 2026 is now open

Registration is now open for the Welsh Public Health Conference 2026, taking place on Tuesday 13 October at Glamorgan Cricket, Sophia Gardens, Cardiff.    This one-day, in-person event will bring together more than […]

Public Health Wales warns of dangers of cold water shock when jumping into open water in the heatwave 

Public Health Wales is asking people to be aware of the dangers of cold water shock in the current heatwave, and say that people should enter the water gradually at first.    Cold water shock happens when people jump straight into cold water rather than getting […]