BSU report: Public Health Wales Behavioural Science Unit’s impact across the public health system: A realist ripple effects mapping evaluation
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Published on: 11th March 2025
- All Wales/National
This report highlights key themes to progress including relationship-building, capability development, and the practical application of behavioural science in policy and practice. As a crucial approach to improving health outcomes and reducing inequalities, behavioural science can help optimise policy, services and communications to support delivery of the Public Health Wales Long Term Strategy. This realist ripple effects evaluation provides key recommendations to drive continued impact.
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