Evidence and research

• Analysis of NHS dental antimicrobial prescribing in primary care in Wales 2019 to 2025

  As part of the UK’s 20-year vision to tackle antimicrobial resistance (AMR), the Welsh Government have committed to a series of five-year national Action Plans. To align with the second […]

• Infographic of NHS dental antimicrobial prescribing in primary care in Wales 2019 to 2025

  This infographic provides a summary of the analysis of NHS dental antimicrobial prescribing in primary care in Wales between 2019-2025. It shows items and Daily Defined Doses per 1,000 courses […]

• Delivering public health and well-being priorities through Local Development Plans (LDPs) in Wales

  This report presents a summary of the methods and key findings of a review of how health is included in case study Local Development Plans (LDPs) in Wales and the […]

• Urgent care components and their effectiveness

  This report is a rapid review of evidence and international insights. The demand for urgent care is increasing both globally and in Wales, putting significant pressures on emergency services and […]

• Winter well-being: shared actions and impact

  The report, Winter Well-being: Shared Actions and Impact, is designed to complement existing NHS and Welsh Government winter planning frameworks. It provides actionable guidance and checklists to help teams strengthen […]

• Strengthening health with equitable international partnerships: Key learning and best practices

  This discussion paper explored how Welsh and international communities’ benefit from collaborative partnerships through a scoping review. The objectives were to identify current knowledge, evaluate advantages, and determine best practice.

• Evaluation of Prehab2Rehab

  Backgound Programmes to get patients ready for surgery to treat cancer can improve how they respond to the surgery and how quickly they recover from it. These programmes are referred […]

• Shaping the future of healthy housing for children and families in Wales: A summary of stakeholder engagement

  This paper sets out the work that Public Health Wales has conducted alongside other housing stakeholders to envision a future of healthier of homes, especially for those living in poverty. […]

• Cluster working in Wales

  This report once again celebrates the results of collaboration and leadership at Cluster level, where local solutions are designed to more effectively meet the health and wellbeing needs of local […]

• Health in planning: The role of health in Local Development Plans in Wales

  This report, commissioned by Public Health Wales, Wales Health Impact Assessment Support Unit (WHIASU), presents a summary review of how health is included in Local Development Plans (LDPs) across Wales. […]