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Hepatitis A vaccination programme announced for young children in Barry

If your child is 1 to 5 years old and lives in Barry, or goes to a nursery, school or childcare setting in Barry, you can get a free hepatitis […]

Wales launches first national support packs for people newly diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes 

Public Health Wales and Diabetes UK Cymru have today launched two new national resources to support everyone diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes in Wales — giving people the knowledge and […]

New Public Health Wales strategy aims to remove barriers to screening and reduce health inequities

Public Health Wales has launched its new Screening equity strategy 2026 to 2031, setting out ambitious plans to ensure that everyone in Wales who is eligible for screening has a […]

Taking action on gender inequalities in Wales will have positive impacts on poverty and health equity

Child poverty and health inequalities have been entrenched within Wales for generations, with most recent figures showing that 1 in 3 children under the age of four live in poverty, and healthy life expectancy rates are in decline for both men […]

New all-Wales toolkit launched to help employers support breastfeeding in the workplace 

A major collaboration between Public Health Wales, Welsh Government, trade unions and employers has resulted in the launch of a new all-Wales toolkit to help employers create workplace environments that […]

Starting work for the first time? Discover the skills and confidence to thrive

Young people starting their first job can now access a new guide and workshop sessions from Healthy Working Wales, designed to help them build confidence, protect their wellbeing and develop the skills they need to […]

“It was like having my life back”: hepatitis C patient in Wales urges at-risk groups to get tested, treated and cured

A recovered hepatitis C patient in Wales is urging people in at-risk groups to get tested for the virus, as if left untreated, it can cause liver damage and cancer of the liver.  Treatment for hepatitis C is highly effective and is a simple […]

Public Health Wales launches £1.4 million gambling harms prevention grants programme

Gambling-related harms can have a devastating impact on individuals, families and communities across Wales, affecting health, relationships, finances and wellbeing. Preventing these harms and supporting people earlier, in the communities where they live, is essential […]

The first young people in Wales will receive their life-saving Meningitis B vaccination today

The roll out of the life saving Meningitis B vaccine begins in Wales today.  For the first time the vaccination is being offered to young people preparing to start university or residential further education for the first time – a group known to […]

New recommendations published to support cardiovascular disease prevention in Wales 

Public Health Wales has published 12 recommendations to help reduce cardiovascular disease in Wales, building on last year’s Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Plan for Wales: An ABCD Plus approach.   The recommendations which […]