Addressing gender inequity is critical to improving health and well-being. This Public Health Wales and Liverpool John Moores University Report examines how gendered experiences across the life course contribute to inequalities and child poverty and the role of intersectionality (such as care giving, single parent households, larger families, young families, disability, ethnicity and income) in shaping experiences. The report identifies policy options for Wales to respond more effectively to these challenges. The report also shows areas for actions and addressing gender inequalities requires system-wide gender-responsive action that aligns across labour market, care and social protection policies.

This guide provides step-by-step support to public bodies required to carry out HIAs under the HIA regulations in Wales. The Guide: • Explains the legal requirements and when an HIA is needed • Sets out a clear process and steps to follow, from start to finish • Includes practical tools, templates, and examples to help ensure compliance and transparency.

This guide is designed for organisations and practitioners who wish to undertake a HIA voluntarily as part of good practice. The guide: • Encourages the proactive, best practice use of HIA to strengthen decision-making and consider inequalities • Is not limited to strategic decisions but is suitable for a range of decisions • Outlines the HIA process and flexible methods that can be tailored to projects, policies, or plans of any scale • Promotes a participatory approach by engaging with stakeholders to identify a wide range of positive and unintended negative impacts.