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Adolescents in Wales not meeting physical activity guidelines – updated analysis
Averting tragedy: Suicide prevention in Welsh children and young people
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Emily Jones work experience case study
News
Over 60 and online: New population health report finds older people in Wales actively involved in social media
Public Health Wales response to outbreak in Wuhan, China
PHE
Recruitment of non-executive directors to Public Health Wales
Candidate pack Non-Executive Director (Local Authority)
Welsh Gov PHW job links
Candidate Pack - Non-Executive Director (Public Health)
Candidate pack - Non-Executive Director (University)
Agenda and papers published for Board meeting on Thursday 23 January 2020
Improvement in screening uptake in Wales
Additional cases of TB linked with HMP Parc
Cluster of TB cases in HMP Parc
Tuberculosis (TB)
Giardia cases in the Colwyn Bay area
New survey shows both good Welsh public sector awareness of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and opportunities for improvement
ACEs in the Public Service Workforce in Wales Survey Welsh
Gwybodaeth am Brofiadau Niweidiol mewn Plentyndod (ACEs) ac ymwybyddiaeth ohonynt ymysg gweithlu gwasanaethau cyhoeddus Cymru Welsh version
Knowledge and awareness of Adverse Childhood Experiences in the public service workforce in Wales
Dyfed Edwards joins Public Health Wales Board
Adolescents in Wales not meeting physical activity guidelines – updated analysis
The Public Health Outcomes Framework for Wales
Public Health Outcomes Framework (PHOF) reporting tool.
Averting tragedy: Suicide prevention in Welsh children and young people
Thematic review of deaths of children and young people through probable suicide (2013-2017) – Main Report
Evidence Review - deaths of children and young people through probable suicide
Thematic review of deaths of children and young people through probable suicide (2013-2017) – Summary
Public Health Wales marks Human Rights Day and the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
New call-out in Llwynhendy Community TB Screening Exercise invites children to be tested
Antenatal Screening Wales Publishes Annual Report for 2018-19
Antenatal Screening Wales Annual Report 2018-19
Paediatricians in Wales supported to meet highest levels of Safeguarding
Winter health: How we can all make a difference
Report
Technical report
Infographic
National Primary Care Conference 2019
PCOne website
More than 99% of newborn babies screened for serious diseases
Newborn Bloodspot Screening Wales Annual Statistical Report 2018 - 2019
Work with asylum seekers and refugees recognised
The Health Experiences of Asylum Seekers and Refugees in Wales (HEAR) Technical Report
The Health Experiences of Asylum Seekers and Refugees in Wales (HEAR) Executive Summary
Quality, Safety and Improvement Committee papers published
The Charter for International Health Partnerships in Wales: Recommitment Ceremony and Charter Implementation Toolkit
Charter for International Health Partnerships in Wales: An implementation toolkit
A Charter for International Health Partnerships in Wales
Putting things right 2018-19: How we dealt with complaints and compliments.
Putting Things Right Annual Report 2018-2019
Cervical Screening Wales Annual Report 2018-19 Published
Cervical Screening Wales Annual Statistical Report 2018-19
Welsh Public Health Conference highlights 2019
No new cases of Legionnaires' disease in Barry
Legionella Advice Leaflet
Legionella Landlords Responsibilities Health and Safety Executive
Coronation Street character's death brings need for cervical screening to national attention
International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week 2019: Are you leadaware?
Lead Exposure
Statement on suspected mumps in Cardiff and Cwm Taf
Information on Mumps
The Welsh Public Health Conference is almost here
ICC Wales
WHPC 2019 Facebook Event
Transport for Wales
Newport Bus Freedom Smartcard
Welsh Public Health Conference Programme 2019
The Health Impacts of Brexit: risks of harmful impacts increase whilst chances of positive impacts remain unchanged
The Public Health Implications of Brexit in Wales: A Health Impact Assessment Approach A rapid review and update
Welsh Public Health Conference - One week to go!
Welsh Public Health Conference Programme 2019
Rules of community engagement: Relinquish your power so that communities can take control
Principles of Community Engagement for Empowerment
Knowledge, Research and Information Committee papers published
Board Committees Web Pages
KRIC papers
Welsh athlete with cystic fibrosis gets his flu vaccine ahead of embarking on his latest gruelling challenge
NHS Direct Wales Cold and Flu Symptom Checker
A healthy heritage: 20 years of the Welsh Network of Healthy School Schemes
Farmers' health and wellbeing needs to be at the centre of Brexit response – new report
Phase 2 of Llwynhendy Community TB Screening Exercise finds no new active cases of TB
Agenda and papers published for Board meeting on Thursday 26 September 2019
Winners of NHS Wales Awards 2019 announced
NHS Wales Awards
ABPI
Life Sciences Hub
Hepatitis C eliminated in HMP Swansea: A UK first for a remand prison
Drug deaths at their highest ever levels in Wales
Harm Reduction Database Wales: Drug related mortality Annual Report 2018-19
Designed to Smile is 10!
@D2S_Wales
Designed to Smile 10th Anniversary week 16th-20th September 2019
Designed to Smile
Tuberculosis in Wales Annual Report 2019
Tuberculosis: Data & Reports for Wales
Responding to the challenge of implementing sustainable development principles - new report
Implementing the Sustainable Development Principle Inforgraphic
Implementing the Sustainable Development Principle Full Report
Implementing the Sustainable Development Principle Executive Summary
Preventable trauma in childhood costs North America and Europe $1.3 trillion a year
Life course health consequences and associated annual costs of adverse childhood experiences across Europe and North America a systematic review and meta-analysis
John Boulton appointed as NHS Director of Quality Improvement and Patient Safety/Director of 1000 Lives
Number of smokers accessing free NHS quit support increases by a third
How Public Health Wales helps to protect our environment
Have your say on our Strategic Equality Objectives
Strategic Equality Objectives Consultation
Services and Teams
Cervical Screening Wales
About your smear test - easy read audio leaflet
What is cervical screening
Aim of cervical screening programme accordion
What is cervical screening?
Why is screening important?
How reliable is cervical screening?
Speculum brush
brush in vial
CSW Diagram
Sexual health clinics in Wales
CSW: FAQs
Where do I have my cervical screening?
What happens to my test once it has been looked at?
Will I have to undress to have the test ?
I've had a hysterectomy – why am I still being invited for screening?
I've changed my gender – do I need screening?
I'm over 65 - why can't I have screening?
I've only had sex with women - do I need to be screened?
I have a family history of cancer - should I be screened more often or earlier?
Do I need screening as I've had the HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccination?
I haven't had sexual contact for many years – do I need a smear test?
I've never had sex - do I need screening?
Can I have sex before the test?
Does the test hurt?
I am on a period - can I still have my smear test taken?
I'm pregnant - should I still go for my test?
How often am I screened?
Your results
HPV FAQ Accordion
What is HPV?
What do the viruses do?
How do I get it?
Is it common?
How do I know if I have the virus?
It's an infection – so when did it happen?
Can HPV be treated?
How can I prevent it?
Can men get HPV?
Does it cause Infertility?
Does it cause AIDS?
What about smoking?
What about vaccination?
Why doesn't the vaccine prevent every case of cervical cancer?
If it doesn't prevent every case is it worth being vaccinated?
I've had the vaccination but I now have hrHPV on my test – why is this?
Colposcopy and treatment
CSW colposcopy Leaflet
What happens if I am diagnosed with cervical cancer?
Jo's cervical cancer trust link
The Colposcopy Clinic
Treatment
About Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
Information Resources
Transgender information
Transgender screening leaflet
transgender information accordion
I am registered with my GP as an FtM/trans man, do I need a smear?
I am a registered FtM/trans man. I have not yet had a hysterectomy. How can I get an invitation?
I am an FtM/trans man who is registered as female, do I need a smear?
I am an FtM/trans man (not had a hysterectomy). Previously I had a painful experience. I have just received my letter from CSW to say I am due my smear test. Is there anything the smear taker can do to make having a smear more comfortable?
I am an FtM/trans man and just been invited to have a smear test. Due to my hormone treatment I have undergone significant physical changes relating to my genitalia. I'm a bit embarrassed about going for my smear test. Is there anything I can do?
I am a registered FtM/trans man. I have had a total hysterectomy; do I still need a smear test?
I am a registered MtF/trans woman and have been invited for screening. Can I have a cervical screening test?
I am an FtM/trans man currently undergoing hormone treatment prior to genital surgery, I haven't registered with my GP as male and have recently been invited for screening. Should I still go for my smear test?
I am an FtM/trans man currently using Testosterone Gel. I have recently been invited for my smear test and have heard that having a smear test can be painful? Is there anything the smear taker can do to make having my smear test more comfortable?
I am an FtM/trans man undergoing treatment at colposcopy for abnormal cells and have recently changed my gender by deed poll. Will I still be invited for treatment and will the letters be addressed to my registered name or my birth name?
I am an FtM/trans man who is registered as female. You have recently invited me for screening but the letters refer to me as Mrs. Can this be changed as I am living as a man?
I had my smear test but I did not feel that I was treated with dignity and respect. What can I do?
Reports and information
CSW: Maps of uptake / coverage by LSOA
CSW Coverage maps by LSOA 2013-14
CSW Coverage maps by LSOA 2014-15
CSW: Uptake by GP Cluster
CSW Coverage by GP Cluster 2013-14
CSW Coverage by GP Cluster 2014-15
CSW Coverage by GP Cluster 2015-16
CSW Coverage by GP Cluster 2016-17
CSW Coverage by GP Cluster 2017-18
CSW: Uptake/ Coverage by Local Authority and Health Boards
CSW coverage by UA and HB 2017-18
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Cervical Screening for Older Women
About Your Smear Test: A5 Easy Read
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All Wales orthopaedic SSI dashboard
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Surgical Site Infection Surveillance in Orthopaedic procedures
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Gwyliadwriaeth Heintiau Safle Llawdriniaeth mewn Toriadau Cesaraidd Adroddiad Blynyddol Cymru 2018
Caesarean Section Surgical Site Infection Surveillance All Wales Annual Report 2018
C-Section wound care management training booklet
C-Section wound care management training notes
C-section wound care management training presentation
C-Section SSI surveillance protocol
Patient information and wound care leaflet POL
Patient information and wound care leaflet ENG
Patient information and wound care leaflet CYM
SSIs Following C Section Procedures - A Review of the Evidence around Interventions to Reduce Infection
General surgery SSI surveillance Training booklet
General surgery SSI surveillance Training presentation
General surgery SSI surveillance Training notes
Hywel Dda VAP Annual Report 2018
Cwm Taf VAP Annual Report 2018
Cardiff & Vale VAP Annual Report 2018
Aneurin Bevan VAP Annual Report 2018
Betsi Cadwaladr VAP Annual Report 2018
ABMU VAP Annual Report 2018
All Wales VAP Annual Report 2018
Orthopaedic All Wales Annual Report 2018
2017 orthopaedic summary - BC V1 (1).pdf
2016 All Wales SSI Annual Report - V1.pdf
ABM UHB C. difficile 2017-18.pdf
V NHST MRSA & MSSA 2017-18.pdf
Caesarean section Hywel Dda UHB Annual Report 2017
Caesarean section Hywel Dda UHB Annual Report 2016
Caesarean section Hywel Dda UHB Annual Report 2015
Caesarean section Cwm Taf UHB Annual Report 2017
Caesarean section Hywel Dda UHB Annual Report 2013
Caesarean section Hywel Dda UHB Annual Report 2014
Caesarean section Cwm Taf UHB Annual Report 2016
Caesarean section Cwm Taf UHB Annual Report 2014
Caesarean section Cwm Taf UHB Annual Report 2013
Caesarean section Cwm Taf UHB Annual Report 2015
Caesarean section Cardiff and Vale UHB Annual Report 2017
Caesarean section Cardiff and Vale UHB Annual Report 2016
Caesarean section Cardiff and Vale UHB Annual Report 2015
Caesarean section Cardiff and Vale UHB Annual Report 2013
Caesarean section Cardiff and Vale UHB Annual Report 2014
Caesarean section Betsi Cadwaladr UHB Annual Report 2017
Caesarean section Betsi Cadwaladr UHB Annual 2014
Caesarean section Aneurin Bevan UHB Annual Report 2017
Caesarean section Betsi Cadwaladr UHB Annual 2013
Caesarean section Aneurin Bevan UHB Annual Report 2015
Caesarean section Aneurin Bevan UHB Annual Report 2016
Caesarean section Aneurin Bevan UHB Annual Report 2014
Caesarean section Abertawe Bro Morgannwg UHB Annual Report 2017
Caesarean section Abertawe Bro Morgannwg UHB Annual Report 2013
Caesarean section Abertawe Bro Morgannwg UHB Annual Report 2016
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Healthcare Associated Infection Wales
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Point Prevalence Surveys of Antimicrobial Prescribing in Acute Hospitals in Wales 2013-18
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TARGET Antibiotic Toolkit
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AMR A5 bilingual leaflet
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Urinary tract infections leaflet for older adults and carers
Urinary tract infections leaflet for older adults and carers CYM
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Infection Prevention and Control Guidelines for Childcare Settings V2 September 2019 WELSH
Example of Outbreak Record Form for Schools and Childcare Setting 2019 WELSH
Example of Cleaning Schedule for Education and Childcare Settings 2019 WELSH
Example of Outbreak Record Form for Schools and Childcare Setting 2019 ENGLISH
Example of Cleaning Schedule for Education and Childcare Settings 2019 ENGLISH
All Wales Infection Prevention and Control Audit Tool for Childcare & Educational Settings V1 October 2019 ENGLISH
Example of Checklist of Measures to Use During Outbreak 2019 WELSH
Example of Checklist of Measures to Use During Outbreak 2019 ENGLISH
All Wales Infection Prevention and Control Audit Tool for Childcare Educational Settings V1 October 2019 WELSH
Managing Seasonal Influenza Review Summer_Autumn 2019
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Health Protection Team Guidance for the Management of Human Bite Injuries in Wales (2019)
Infection Prevention and Control Guidance (2019) for Childcare Settings (0-5 years) in Wales (Nurseries, Childminding and Playgroups)
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Visiting Healthcare facilities during flu season 19-20.pdf
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Influenza (flu) Guide for Care Home Managers and Staff Welsh
Winter Preparedness Pack for Care Homes ENG
Winter Preparedness Pack for Care Homes CYM
Recommended Time to Keep Individuals Away from Settings ENG
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Managing Seasonal Influenza Infection prevention and control guidance in healthcare settings
Management of tuberculosis in prisons Guidance for Prison Healthcare Teams
Influenza Guide for Care Home Managers and Staff
Infection Control Guidelines for Care Homes
Canllaw Rheoli Heintiau ar gyfer Cartrefi Gofal
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Urinary tract infection in under 16s: diagnosis and management - NICE
Urinary tract infection: diagnostic tools for primary care – Public Health England
Learning at Wales – Elearning course 'Urinary Catheterisation and Catheter Care in Adults'
UK Admissions Consensus Committee Documents
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Water keeps you Well campaign - Wales
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UTI 9 Key Standards for UTI Prevention, Treatment and Management
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Wales Quality Improvement UTI Overview v2.0
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Primary Care Empirical Urinary Tract Infection Treatment Guidelines - All Wales Medicines Strategy Group (AWMSG)
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Association of Continence Advisors (ACA) – provision of containment products in Adults (2017)
WELSH HEALTH CIRCULAR WHC 2017 044
NHS England – excellence in continence
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National Evidence-Based Guidelines for Preventing Healthcare-Associated Infections in NHS Hospitals in England – EPIC3
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Patient Catheter Passport for Wales (English Version)
Patient Catheter Passport for Wales (Welsh Version)
Hydration in Care Homes (A practical resource pack to support the hydration of care home residents)- University West London
All Wales Catering and Nutritional Standards – Wales
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It all Starts with a Glass of Water Poster – Infection Prevention Society
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UTI - A leaflet for older adults and carers (in English)
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Welsh National Standards for the Prevention of UTI – UTI 9
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