Reference Materials

The social value of investing in public health across the life course: A systematic scoping review

This review maps an overview of the application of Social Return on Investment (SROI) and Social Cost-Benefit Analysis (SCBA) in existing literature to identify the social value of public health […]

Published on: 13th March 2025

Reference type: Journal

COVID-19 and the immediate impact on young people and employment in Australia: A gendered analysis

This research article suggests that young people in Australia have been significantly impacted by COVID-19 compared to their older counterparts, with young women in particular exposed to the economic fallout.

Published on: 12th March 2025

Reference type: Research and evidence

Adverse childhood and school experiences: A retrospective cross-sectional study examining their associations with health-related behaviours and mental health

This study examined relationships between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), school experiences and adult health outcomes in a sample of the Welsh adult general population. It found ACEs and negative school […]

Authors: Karen Hughes, Mark Bellis, Kat Ford, Catherine Sharp, Rebecca Hill, Katie Cresswell, Joanne C. Hopkins

Published on: 18th February 2025

Reference type: Journal

Tackling the Inverse Care Law: Reducing health inequalities in Wales through General Practice and place-based partnerships

Following the webinar Inverse Care Law in Wales: A Way Forward, this spotlight feature looks at examples of the Inverse Care Law in Wales, alongside strategies and initiatives across Wales which […]

Published on: 5th February 2025

Reference type: Case study

Meddygfa Hafan Iechyd, Caernarfon case study – Greener Primary Care Wales

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Published on: 3rd February 2025

Reference type: Case study

The role of public health in the primary prevention of interpersonal violence: A systematic review of international frameworks

In recent years, there has been a surge of interest in violence as a public health issue. Preventing violence before it occurs and developing effective response strategies are key to […]

Authors: Conan Leavey, Zara Quigg, Lara Snowdon

Published on: 7th January 2025

Reference type: Journal

Supporting healthy behaviours- A guide for general practice

Published on: 1st January 2025

Reference type: Guidance

Supporting healthy behaviours- A guide for optometry

Published on: 1st January 2025

Reference type: Guidance

Wales Violence Prevention Unit evaluation shares learning on supporting violence prevention partnerships – Swansea evaluation case studies

An evaluation conducted in Cardiff and Swansea, explores the Wales Violence Prevention Unit’s (VPU) whole-system approach to violence prevention, which provides key learning and considerations for the development of local […]

Authors: Alex Walker, Hannah Timpson, Alice Booth-Rosamond, Rebecca Harrison, Chloe Smith, Ellie McCoy, Zara Quigg

Published on: 11th December 2024

Reference type: Case study

Wales Violence Prevention Unit evaluation shares learning on supporting violence prevention partnerships – Cardiff evaluation case studies

An evaluation conducted in Cardiff and Swansea, explores the Wales Violence Prevention Unit’s (VPU) whole-system approach to violence prevention, which provides key learning and considerations for the development of local […]

Authors: Zara Quigg, Alice Booth-Rosamond, Ellie McCoy, Chloe Smith, Rebecca Harrison, Hannah Timpson, Alex Walker

Published on: 11th December 2024

Reference type: Case study