18 December 2023

New Report: The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Women, Employment and Health Inequalities

The infographic summarises the findings, looking at the Population Groups and Determinants of Health impacted, along with the key statistics, mitigating actions and potential areas of future research. The Explanatory Note goes into further detail on the above, giving a breakdown of the evidence that informed our positive and negative findings on women, employment and […]

12 October 2023

Event: Protecting health and wellbeing in the climate crisis

Are you involved with planning a local climate risk assessment? Would you like to learn more about how people and communities in Wales are vulnerable to climate change? Then join us for our next online conference. This conference will support people who work with Public Service Boards (PSBs) or Public Bodies who are planning or […]

19 September 2023

Round-up of Recent Journal and Book Publications by the WHIASU Team:

Below is a round-up of publications from members of the WHIASU team which we have not previously published that might be of interest. Exploring the social value of Public Health Institutes: An international scoping survey and expert interviews Making the case for investing in preventative public health by illustrating not only the health impact but […]

18 July 2023

New Report: Climate Change in Wales: Health Impact Assessment

This health impact assessment (HIA) is a strategic and comprehensive appraisal of the potential implications of climate change on population health in Wales. It provides robust evidence to inform public bodies, agencies and organisations in their preparations for, and responses to, climate change and climate change events. It aims to support adoption of policies and […]

11 July 2023

New report: The health, well-being and equity impact of the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) Agreement on Wales

This report provides a short summary of the findings of a Health Impact Assessment (HIA) of the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) Agreement on Wales. This report is a high-level, evidence-based strategic overview. It summarises the main health, well-being and equity impacts that could potentially occur in the short and longer-term following the UK’s […]

21 January 2019

New National Report examines how Brexit may affect health and well-being of people across Wales

Published today by Public Health Wales, the Health Impact Assessment of Brexit examines the potential effects of Brexit on the short, medium and long-term health of people living in Wales. It highlights how the physical and mental health of the poorest, those with lower educational qualifications, those employed in agricultural and manufacturing sectors exposed to […]

15 January 2019

Briefing Paper Published on Obesity, Hot Food Outlets and Planning in Cardiff

Cardiff Council and Cardiff and Vale Public Health Team have worked in partnership to develop a briefing paper on the topic of ‘Obesity, Hot Food Outlets and Planning in Cardiff’ which investigates whether there is an association between deprivation, hot food outlets and childhood obesity. The paper provides an overview of the approach taken, highlights […]

1 October 2018

New guide – Creating healthier places and spaces for our present and future generations

A new guide ‘Creating healthier places and spaces for our present and future generations‘ has recently been published by Public Health Wales. It has been created to support Public Services Boards, public bodies, cross sector organisations and individuals take forward actions that address and enhance the health and well-being opportunities afforded by the natural and […]

6 June 2018

Anglesey Public Toilet HIA informs Welsh Government Policy

The Welsh Government announced last week that under the new Public Health (Wales) Act 2017, all local authorities in Wales will have one year to develop a public toilet strategy. These strategies should address the health and wellbeing needs of all groups within society, especially those considered to have additional needs e.g. people with disabilities […]