Public Health Reports - Public Health Wales

Extending Existing and Planned Smoke-free Premises into Vape-free Public Spaces in Wales

Wales has implemented some of the most comprehensive smoke-free legislation in the UK, extending protections from second-hand smoke (SHS) beyond enclosed public places and workplaces into settings used by children, […]

Published on: 30th October 2026

Extending Smoke-free Outdoor Spaces in Wales

Wales has implemented some of the most comprehensive smoke-free legislation in the UK, progressively extending protections from second-hand smoke (SHS) beyond enclosed public places and workplaces into a range of […]

Published on: 30th October 2026

Weekly influenza and acute respiratory infection report

Current level of activity Trend Influenza Low levels Increasing RSV Low levels Increasing COVID-19 Low levels Stable Comparative thresholds for COVID-19 intensity are not yet available. Weekly Integrated respiratory infection […]

Published on: 28th October 2026

Referrals for the management of tooth 2025 to 2026

This report presents an analysis of the data collected by the eRMS system from 2019/20 to 2025/26 for the management of tooth decay and the number of XGAs undertaken across […]

Published on: 27th October 2026

Category: Data and analysis

Secondary school children’s health and well-being dashboard

Next update: Summer 2028 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 update […]

Published on: 22nd October 2026

Areas of Research Interest in Gambling Related Harms and Public Health

Background Gambling related harms are a significant public health issue in Wales and can affect individuals, families, communities and wider society. Harms may impact mental and physical health, financial wellbeing, […]

Published on: 21st October 2026

Category: Evidence and research

Insights from the cost of living case studies

Introduction Following the sharp rise in energy prices in 2022, the Building a Healthier Wales (BaHW) group hosted an All-Wales Cost of Living Summit in March 2023, bringing the impacts […]

Published on: 16th October 2026

Category: Case study

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