Winter well-being: shared actions and impact
Authors: Ashley Gould, Kat Ford, Elizabeth Augarde, Karen Hughes, Natasha Judd, Alice Cline, Molly Bellis, Carys Dale, Sumina Azam
Published on: 28th October 2025
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A new report by Public Health Wales brings together the latest evidence, behavioural insights and practical tools to support health and care colleagues and services in preparing for the winter months.
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 system resilience, maintain population health, and ease demand on services.
The report also highlights the importance of prevention, including protecting against winter viruses by getting vaccinated against flu, RSV and COVID-19, staying active, eating warm meals, checking in on neighbours, and taking vitamin D daily to stay healthy through the colder months.
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