Reference Materials

Cold indoor temperatures and their association with health and well-being: A systematic literature review

Evidence suggests that indoor temperatures below 18°C are associated with negative health effects. This study aimed to identify, appraise and update evidence on the association between cold temperatures (i.e. below […]

Authors: Hayley Janssen, Kat Ford, Ben Gascoyne, Rebecca Hill, Manon Roberts, Mark Bellis, Sumina Azam

Published on: 10th October 2023

Reference type: Journal

Tackling the public health effects of climate change – find out how you and your team can take action

Public Health Wales has a new strategic priority: tackling the public health effects of climate change, in recognition of the climate emergency being the greatest health threat facing humanity. This […]

Authors: Tracy Evans, Eurgain Powell

Published on: 5th October 2023

Reference type: Strategy

Building a fairer Gwent: Wales’ first Marmot region

There are many factors within society, the economy and the environment that influence peoples’ health and wellbeing. Inequalities within these factors, the social determinants of health, such as the unequal […]

Published on: 27th September 2023

Reference type: Strategy

Measuring changes in adult health and well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic and their relationship with adverse childhood experiences and current social assets: A cross-sectional survey

Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) can impact mental and physical health, leaving people with less resilience to health challenges across the life-course. This study examines whether individuals’ levels and changes in […]

Authors: Mark Bellis, Karen Hughes, Kat Ford, Helen Lowey

Published on: 24th August 2023

Reference type: Journal

ACEtimation-The combined effect of adverse childhood experiences on violence, health-harming behaviors, and mental ill-health: Findings across England and Wales

Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) encompass various adversities, e.g., physical and/or emotional abuse. Understanding the effects of different ACE types on various health outcomes can guide targeted prevention and intervention. We […]

Authors: Rebekah Amos, Katie Cresswell, Karen Hughes, Mark Bellis

Published on: 23rd August 2023

Reference type: Journal

Enhanced community care ‘Virtual Wards’

This paper presents a Once for Wales agreed definition, core standards and underpinning quality statements, of an Enhanced Community Care model of care and support.

Published on: 1st August 2023

Reference type: Framework

Homes for health and well-being – summary briefing

There is a wealth of evidence that shows the significant impact people’s homes have on their health and well-being. Public Health Wales is publishing a series of briefings that aims […]

Authors: Manon Roberts

Published on: 17th July 2023

Reference type: Legislation and policy

Multi-professional framework for integrated working

Nationally agreed definition, standards, and evaluation tool, for multi-professional model of integrated care and support. View the development matrix for the multi-professional framework.

Published on: 3rd July 2023

Reference type: Framework

The Welsh Health Equity Solutions Platform launch

The Welsh Health Equity Solutions Platform is a digital platform that was launched on 22nd June, 2023. The webinar on the Launch gave an overview of future planned activities and […]

Published on: 22nd June 2023

Reference type: Strategy

UK strategy for financial well-being: Delivery plan for Wales

What Welsh Government is doing to help people make the most of their money now and in the future.

Published on: 18th June 2023

Reference type: Strategy