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Voices of children and families in poverty show importance of creating a healthier future for housing in Wales

Children and families in poverty in Wales are continuing to live in unhealthy homes and it is having a negative impact on their health, development, education, well-being and life chances. Through continued engagement with stakeholders and informed […]

Public Health Wales highlights urgent health risks from abuse, loneliness and financial struggles in later life.

A new study by Public Health Wales, Bangor University and Liverpool John Moores University has shown how abuse, struggling with finances and loneliness and social isolation in later life increase […]

Bilingual app launched to help people quit smoking in Wales

A new app will offer free, bilingual and personalised support to help people quit smoking for good across Wales.  Public Health Wales’ new Help Me Quit (HMQ) mobile app, provides an additional route for people who want to quit with flexible, […]

WHO re‑designates Public Health Wales Collaborating Centre on Investment for Health and Well-being

Public Health Wales is celebrating the re-designation of its Policy and International Health Directorate as a World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Centre on Investment for Health and Well-being. This reaffirms Wales’ […]

Almost Half of Dementia Cases Could Be Prevented Through Lifestyle Changes

Public Health Wales is highlighting the importance of brain health following a review of international evidence showing that up to 45 percent of dementia cases could be prevented. While dementia […]

Better mental wellbeing linked to better heart health

Better mental wellbeing is linked to improved heart health, with new evidence showing it is associated with lower cardiovascular mortality and reduced risk factors such as high blood pressure and […]

STATEMENT: Sexual Health Test and Post Service

Following a review, Public Health Wales has identified some operational issues in our Sexual Health Test and Post Service. These include:  As soon as we became aware of these issues […]

Tooth decay in young children in Wales continues to fall, but inequalities remain

New findings from the NHS Wales Dental Epidemiology Programme show that the oral health of School Year One children in Wales continues to improve, with fewer experiencing tooth decay than […]

Wales leads globally in recognising social connections as a public health priority.

Published: 18 February 2026 “Connection is not a luxury, it is a fundamental driver of health, resilience and community wellbeing.” Sara Wood, Policy and International Health, Public Health Wales. Public Health […]

Welsh public backs stronger support for women’s health and well-being after pregnancy

New findings from Public Health Wales’s latest Time to Talk Public Health survey show strong public support for the provision of health and well-being support for women in the year after pregnancy. Overall, 78 per […]