Public Health Reports - Public Health Wales

Smoking harm reduction approaches: a rapid review of the literature

Next update: Update not planned Contact for queries and feedback Introduction Smoking is the leading preventable cause of disease and death in Wales. Help Me Quit currently follows NICE guidance […]

Published on: 8th July 2026

Vaccine uptake in children in Wales: COVER annual report 2025 to 2026

Headline summary From April 2025 to March 2026, there have been small decreases in most routine immunisations for children up to five years of age. However, uptake of routine vaccinations […]

Published on: 6th July 2026

Sexual health trends in Wales: annual report 2026

This report provides an overview of the trends in sexual health in the population of Wales up to the end of 2025, including information on sexually transmitted infections (STIs), emergency […]

Published on: 23rd June 2026

Category: Data and analysis

Primary school children’s health and well-being dashboard

Next update: September 2027 Contact for queries or feedback Introduction This is a collaborative piece of work between The School Health Research Network (SHRN) and Public Health Wales. This data […]

Published on: 18th June 2026

Beyond the barrier: Public and healthcare professionals’ attitudes towards non-sterile glove use in Welsh healthcare settings

This report explores attitudes towards single use non-sterile gloves (referred to as gloves here on in) in healthcare settings across Wales, specifically how and when different population groups perceive it […]

Published on: 16th June 2026

Category: Evidence and research

Equity across the regulation, implementation and evaluation of digital health

The digital transformation of health systems has rapidly accelerated since the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, reshaping how people connect, access information, and engage with health services. Digital health and artificial […]

Published on: 10th June 2026

Category: Data and analysis

What is the effectiveness of population health management in improving health delivery, health outcomes, and reducing inequalities? A rapid review 

This rapid review was conducted as part of the Evidence Service’s collaboration with Heath and Care Research Wales Next update: Update not planned Contact for queries and feedback Introduction This rapid […]

Published on: 5th June 2026

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