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Structured NHS support offered to help people across Wales quit smoking this new year

The benefits of giving up smoking are being highlighted in a new Public Health Wales campaign, aiming to help people make 2026 the year they quit smoking for good. As […]

Warning over harms of opioids as they continue to be biggest cause of drugs deaths in Wales

New figures from Public Health Wales show that opioids continue to drive the majority of drug misuse deaths in Wales, prompting renewed warnings about the significant harms associated with these […]

New Making Every Contact Count Level 2 e-learning module – sign up today!

Every conversation you have is a chance to make a difference. Public Health Wales is excited to launch a new interactive Making Every Contact Count (MECC) Level 2 eLearning module. […]

New study demonstrates effectiveness of flu vaccine in children

New information from a study* published today shows that the influenza vaccination this year offers significant protection and is particularly effective against hospitalisation among 2-17 year olds.  The vaccine is 72 […]

Public Health Wales welcomes Chief Medical Officer’s call for a shift to a prevention-first approach to health

The Chief Medical Officer’s annual report, published today, has called for a shift to a prevention first approach to health and highlights that successful prevention initiatives have demonstrated the potential […]

New Executive Director of Strategy, Finance and Performance Announced

Public Health Wales is pleased to announce the appointment of Zoe Pietrzak as our new Executive Director of Strategy, Finance and Performance. Zoe joins us from NHS England where she […]

SHRN dashboard updated with ethnicity breakdowns and local authority level year group breakdowns for the first time

Comprehensive ethnicity insights and full year group by local authority breakdowns are now available as part of the Public Health Wales dashboard of the School Health Research Network’s secondary school […]

Rise in mental health difficulties among children and young people highlight need for early action

New evidence has shown a continuing rise in mental health difficulties among children and young people in Wales, underlining the need for early intervention, prevention, and collaborative action across all […]

Public Health Wales becomes WHO Collaborating Centre for digital health equity

Public Health Wales has been designated by WHO/Europe as a new collaborating centre for digital health equity. This collaboration will play a key role in shaping WHO’s work on digital […]

New guide to help local authorities plan and design healthier places across Wales

Public Health Wales has published a new guide to support local authorities in Wales to design, plan and create places that enable people to live healthier, happier lives.  The Planning […]