The structured multi-agency, early intervention approach to vulnerability pilot tested new arrangements between NPTs and the Bridgend County Borough Council (BCBC) Early Help team to enable a more effective, response to vulnerability demand, with a focus on children, young people and their parents/ carers.
‘Walking our talk’ highlights some of the practical ways in which we can contribute to Wales’ Well-being Goals by travelling actively and sustainably.
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) including maltreatment and exposure to household stressors can impact the health of children. Community factors that provide support, friendship and opportunities for development may build children’s resilience and protect them against some harmful impacts of ACEs. This paper examines if a history of ACEs is associated with poor childhood health and school attendance and the extent to which such outcomes are counteracted by community resilience assets.
This work is an extension of Public Health Wales’ Making a Difference report and draws on research evidence and expert opinion to identify action to reduce road traffic-related air pollution, risks and inequalities.
The International Health Coordination Centre (IHCC) published a report highlighting its achievements in supporting implementation of the Charter for International Health Partnerships in Wales. The latest IHCC Progress Report outlines the work, progress and achievements from 2015 to 2017 made by the IHCC and the Welsh Health Boards and Trusts in this field. It also shows how the IHCC has evolved in relation to global, UK, national and local developments.
The increasing popularity and rapid growth of electronic cigarettes has raised considerable concern about their impact on children and young people. Concerns relate to electronic cigarettes acting as a potential gateway to tobacco smoking for young never smokers, increased experimentation leading to a renormalisation of smoking behaviour and potential health harms of vaping.
This resource demonstrates how the health and well-being opportunities afforded by the natural and built environment, such as walking and cycling infrastructure, food growing and access to nature, can contribute to a thriving, sustainable Wales for current and future generations.
A comprehensive review of sexual health in Wales, delivered by Public Health Wales’ Health Protection and Policy Divisions.
A review of the legislative and policy framework for sharing patient information in relation to sexual health in Wales. This paper presents officials with a series of options that could be taken to improve patient care, whilst also seeking to respect confidentiality and maintain trust.
The Stay Well in Wales survey sought to obtain the views of residents of Wales on a range of public health issues in order to inform the development and implementation of Public Health Wales’ strategy for 2018-2030.
We can all act by using a mug or reusable coffee cup.
Looking to 2030, Public Health Wales has identified seven key priorities for population health. These priorities have been identified through listening to the views of people in Wales and our staff; and taking into account key policies in Wales such as the Public Health (Wales) Act and the Wellbeing of Future Generations (Wales) Act.
Public Health Wales is involved in a wide variety of national and international research. Research is an essential part of what we do as an organisation, enabling us to understand the most effective approaches to improving the health and well-being of those living in Wales and beyond.
The Welsh Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE) and Resilience Survey was undertaken to examine individual and community factors that may offer protection from the harmful impacts of ACEs on health, well-being and prosperity across the life course.
The United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (2015), complemented by the WHO European policy framework and strategy for the 21st century, Health 2020, represents a milestone for human and planetary development. This publication proposes ways of maximizing opportunities to implement these agendas at the national and regional levels across the WHO European Region.
The night time economy in Wales concerns the economic activity occurring between the hours of 6pm to 6am. This encompasses a range of activities from restaurants and establishments serving food, the on and off trade sale of alcohol, music venues and clubs with dancing and entertainment, cinemas and other leisure activities.
This case study outlines the approach of a prospective Health Impact Assessment (HIA) to re-develop an existing reactive framework for managing the night-time economy in Wales. Inclusion of a range of stakeholders in the process enabled the reformulation of realistic proactive objectives which account for both health and well-being. This article highlights the benefits of HIA and can be used to inform future policy developments.
In recent years demand for policing in the UK has increased for occurrences relating to complex welfare, public safety and vulnerability. Research on the response to vulnerability by South Wales Police (SWP) identified a need for staff to be trained to understand the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and trauma to ensure that they have the right skills to assist vulnerable individuals in times of crisis and need. In response to these findings, the ACE-Informed Approach to Policing Vulnerability Training (AIAPVT) was developed. This report captures the independent evaluation of the training.
To investigate whether sharing and linking routinely collected violence data across health and criminal justice systems can provide a more comprehensive understanding of violence, establish patterns of under-reporting and better inform the development, implementation and evaluation of violence prevention initiatives.
This Case Study Book, Progressing the Sustainable Development Goals through Health in All Policies: Case studies from around the world was developed as an outcome of the Adelaide 2017 Health in All Policies International Conference co-sponsored by the Government of South Australia and the World Health Organization.
There are growing public health, inequality, economic and environmental challenges across the WHO European Region that require urgent and priority-focused investment if sustainable development (meeting current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs) is to be achieved and health and well-being ensured for present and future generations.
This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to synthesise findings from studies measuring the effect of multiple types of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) on health outcomes throughout life.
This Quality Assurance Review Framework is a critical appraisal tool for HIA. It sets out to ensure that HIA practice in Wales continues to reflect the important values, standards and approaches that have underpinned the development of HIA practice in the country to date.
This summary report presents the key findings from extensive research undertaken with South Wales Police to understand vulnerability demand. This report strengthens the case for how policing can be more effective in preventing problems before they escalate through a sustainable and long term approach.
Public Health Wales’ International Health Strategy supports the successful delivery of our national role, strategic priorities and well-being objectives. A wide consultation process, supported by a literature review and mapping of international work and collaborations across the organisation has enabled us to identify three strategic priorities and six strategic objectives for the next ten years.
A Policy Toolkit for Preventing Interpersonal, Collective and Extremist Violence.
This document provides an overview of the current [March 2017] evidence related to the provision of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV prevention, featuring an extensive review of the available evidence for specific aspects of the subject, analysis of clinical trials, the policy, regulatory and legislative context, and global perspectives. This document was instrumental in the decision to provide PrEP in Wales
This evaluation report outlines results from pilot courses for Global Citizenship Training for NHS Wales health professionals. The pilots build on a scoping questionnaire from 2015 which identified a clear interest in such training. The IHCC worked in collaboration with the WCIA to develop and pilot Global Citizenship training courses in partnership with Cwm Taf University Health Board as part of their international engagement under the Charter for International Health Partnerships (in English only).
A briefing on integrating planning and public health for practitioners working in local planning authorities and health organisations in Wales.
This report aims to explore relationships between ACEs and both chronic disease development and health care use by adults in Wales.