Reference Materials

Promoting physical activity for older people: A toolkit for action

Published on: 13th October 2023

Reference type: Guidance

Cold indoor temperatures and their association with health and well-being: A systematic literature review

Evidence suggests that indoor temperatures below 18°C are associated with negative health effects. This study aimed to identify, appraise and update evidence on the association between cold temperatures (i.e. below […]

Authors: Hayley Janssen, Kat Ford, Ben Gascoyne, Rebecca Hill, Manon Roberts, Mark Bellis, Sumina Azam

Published on: 10th October 2023

Reference type: Journal

Tackling the public health effects of climate change – find out how you and your team can take action

Public Health Wales has a new strategic priority: tackling the public health effects of climate change, in recognition of the climate emergency being the greatest health threat facing humanity. This […]

Authors: Tracy Evans, Eurgain Powell

Published on: 5th October 2023

Reference type: Strategy

Building a fairer Gwent: Wales’ first Marmot region

There are many factors within society, the economy and the environment that influence peoples’ health and wellbeing. Inequalities within these factors, the social determinants of health, such as the unequal […]

Published on: 27th September 2023

Reference type: Strategy

Nicotine and tobacco-free schools: Policy development and implementation toolkit

This toolkit provides practical advice on developing nicotine- and tobacco-free school policies, offering examples related to communication, education and policy enforcement. The annexes contain templates and information that will support […]

Published on: 26th September 2023

Reference type: Guidance

Guidance on protecting people most likely to get very poorly from coronavirus (shielding)

Published on: 20th September 2023

Reference type: Guidance

Get Active: A strategy for the future of sport and physical activity

Published on: 30th August 2023

Reference type: Strategy

Measuring changes in adult health and well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic and their relationship with adverse childhood experiences and current social assets: A cross-sectional survey

Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) can impact mental and physical health, leaving people with less resilience to health challenges across the life-course. This study examines whether individuals’ levels and changes in […]

Authors: Mark Bellis, Karen Hughes, Kat Ford, Helen Lowey

Published on: 24th August 2023

Reference type: Journal

ACEtimation-The combined effect of adverse childhood experiences on violence, health-harming behaviors, and mental ill-health: Findings across England and Wales

Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) encompass various adversities, e.g., physical and/or emotional abuse. Understanding the effects of different ACE types on various health outcomes can guide targeted prevention and intervention. We […]

Authors: Rebekah Amos, Katie Cresswell, Karen Hughes, Mark Bellis

Published on: 23rd August 2023

Reference type: Journal

How tests and testing kits for coronavirus (COVID-19) work

Published on: 8th August 2023

Reference type: Guidance