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Essential WHIASU HIA Guides and Tools Knowledge and Evidence Organisations Publications
Title Author Description Resources
‘The experience of HIA in Wales’ Health Impact assessment: concepts, theory, techniques and applications Oxford: Oxford University Press, pp.201-211 Breeze C (2004) in Kemm J, Parry J and Palmer S (eds) Health effects are often overlooked when planning development projects ranging from new runways at major airport sites to developing water supply systems to improve sanitation. Health Impact Assessment (HIA) is the assessment of the health effects, positive or negative, of a project, programme, or policy. It is therefore concerned with the health of populations and attempts to predict the future consequences for health of decisions which have not yet been implemented. HIA is a new and growing field with numerous schools of thought and areas of controversy. View webpage
A guide to assessing the health and wellbeing impacts of opencast mining (2012) Chloe Chadderton, Eva Elliott and Gareth Williams (WHIASU) A best practice guidance document containing advice on carrying out an HIA on an opencast proposal and presenting the findings of a comprehensive literature review in a usable format for those wishing to undertake an HIA. View resource
A guide to reviewing evidence for health impact assessments Mindell J, Biddulph JP, Boaz A, Boltong A, Curtis S, Joffe M, Lock K, Taylor L This guide provides a step-by-step framework to assist practitioners in reviewing literature for use in a HIA. View resource
Actif Woods Wales 2015 Case Study Lee Parry Williams and Nerys Edmonds with thanks to Kate Hamilton and the Actif Woods team Actif Woods were reviewing their approach and considering changing the focus of the project to a preventative approach rather than targeting people with existing long term conditions. They were also preparing future funding bids and reviewing their approach to evaluation. To understand the health impacts of this proposed change, a HIA screening exercise was conducted using a newly developed HIA screening tool to be used specifically with the Environmental sector. View resource
Assessing the Quality of a HIA report Liz Green A guide to support the review and quality assessment of commissioned HIA reports. View resource
Checklist with policy considerations for aligning local development policies and planning decisions with Planning Policy Wales Town & Country Planning Association and WHIASU This checklist forms one of the appendices from 'Planning for Better Health and Well-being in Wales'. View resource
Citizen involvement in a local HIA: Informing decisions on the future of a landfill site in Wales Elliott E, Golby A, and Williams GH (2007) in M Wismar Blau J and Ernst K (eds) The Effectiveness of Health Impact Assessment: Scope and limitations of supporting decision-making in Europe. Brussels: World Health Organization. View resource
Commissioning a HIA and appointing a HIA specialist or consultant Liz Green A guide which includes questions to consider when commissioning a HIA and appointing a HIA specialist or consultant. View resource
Community led HIA Study – Margam Opencast Mine (case study leaflet) Kenfig Hill) The comprehensive health impact assessment examined the impact of the proposed extension to the Margam Opencast mine. View resource
Completed HIAs 1997-2015 WHIASU Completed HIAs 1997-2015. View resource
Contesting the science: public health knowledge and action in controversial land developments’ Risk Communication in Public Health, 2nd edition. Oxford: Oxford University Press. Elliott E, Harrop E and Williams GH (2010)‘ in Bennett P, Calman K, Curtis S, and Smith D (eds). Controversies about risks to public health regularly hit the news, whether about food safety, environmental issues, medical interventions, or ‘lifestyle’ risks such as drinking. To those trying to manage or regulate risks, public reactions sometimes seem bizarre. To the public, the behaviour of those supposedly ‘in charge’ can seem no less odd. Trust is currently at a premium. This new edition of Risk Communication and Public Health covers the theoretical and research background, and presents a wide range of contemporary case studies and the learning experiences from these, and the political. View webpage
Developing public sociology through health impact assessment Elliott E and Williams GH (2008) Not available View resource
Health impact assessment in government policy making: Developments in Wales, Policy Learning Curve Series, No.6 Breeze C and Hall R (2002) Not available View resource
Health Impact Assessment Training and Capacity Building Framework – Technical Document Nerys Edmonds, Lee Parry-Williams, Liz Green (WHIASU) The technical report sets out an underpinning framework for the WHIASU’s approach to the design, development, delivery and evaluation of training and capacity building for HIA over the next five years. The framework is the result of 18 months research, development and engagement. The technical document details a newly developed ‘Skills and Knowledge Framework for HIA’ and a ‘Development Pathway for HIA’ which can inform workforce development and capacity building. View resource
Health Inequality Impact Assessment: Planning for a Positive Impact Bro Taf Health Authority A document which includes a brainstorming exercise on health inequalities. View resource
Physical Activity Case Study – Colwyn Bay Leisure Centre Health Impact Assessment (HIA) on the proposed Health Precinct project in Colwyn Leisure Centre. View resource
Planning for Better Health and Wellbeing in Wales TCPA, WHIASU and Public Health Wales This Briefing was prompted by the duty placed on public bodies by the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015 to contribute to achieving national well-being goals, and by the strengthening the planned planning system, again with a requirement to contribute to well-being goals, instituted by the Planning (Wales) Act 2015. These legislative changes provided a timely opportunity to develop practical guidance for both planning and public health practitioners and policy-makers, to help them take health and well-being considerations into account when drawing up local well-being plans and Local Development Plans and when making decisions on planning applications. View resource
Planning for Health and Wellbeing Supplementary Planning Guidance (SPG) City of Cardiff Council This SPG supplements policies in the adopted Cardiff Local Development Plan (LDP) relating to health and planning and has been developed jointly between the Council and the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. View resource
Potential planning involvement during the integrated medium-term plan development process Town & Country Planning Association and WHIASU This resource forms one of the appendices in the 'Planning for Better Health and Well-being in Wales' document. Download resource. View resource
Process for health involvement in the development management (planning applications) Town & Country Planning Association and WHIASU This resource forms one of the appendices from the 'Planning for Better Health and Well-being in Wales' document. View resource
Process for planners consulting with public health Town & Country Planning Association and WHIASU This resource forms one of the appendices from the 'Planning for Better Health and Well-being in Wales' document. View resource
Process for public health involvement in development planning (policy) Town & Country Planning Association and WHIASU This resource forms one of the appendices from 'Planning for Better Health and Well-being in Wales'. View resource
Project BRAND Partnership Case Study The BRAND Project is a three year project, 75% funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) through the EU’s Ireland-Wales 2007-2013 Interreg IVA programme. The programme is a community initiative that aims to strengthen economic and social cohesion by promoting international and cross border cooperation. View resource
Public Involvement in Health Impact Assessment Chloe Chadderton, Eva Elliott, Gareth Williams (WHIASU) As part of its research and evaluation role this paper reports on a research study investigating the methods and impact of members of the public and community groups involvement in Health Impact Assessment (HIA). The methodology includes a comprehensive literature review, and case studies in Wales using qualitative interviews and focus groups with members of the public and representatives from community groups and the statutory sector. A grounded theory approach is adopted in order to identify emergent themes in the data. View resource
Regeneration Case Study – Llangeinor, Nant Garw In 2002, Bridgend County Borough Council decided to undertake a Health Impact Assessment (HIA) on a proposed housing redevelopment in Llangeinor, a deprived former coal mining community in the Garw. View resource
Regional Waste Planning Case Study The Welsh Assembly Government stipulates in TAN 21 that the Regional Waste Plans (RWP) must be reviewed every three years, and that a HIA must be carried out for both the Wales Waste Strategy and the three Welsh RWPs 1st Reviews (RWPRs). A comprehensive Strategic HIA was therefore carried out to support and inform the RWPRs in Wales, to ensure that health and wellbeing were considered and safeguarded during the regional waste planning process. View resource
Self-administered sexual health testing in an open prison setting in Wales: A Health Impact Assessment and Social Return on Investment analysis Kathryn Ashton, Aimee Challenger, Andrew Cotter-Roberts, Christie Craddock, Jordan Williams, Liz Green This report outlines findings from a study that aims to understand the health impacts and social return on investment of a self-sampling service for Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) in an open prison setting in Wales. The study applies an innovative approach by using a Health Impact Assessment (HIA) lens and approach, in combination with the Social Return on Investment (SROI) framework. View webpage
The CPTPP trade deal is a major threat to public health and warrants a health impact assessment (HIA) Courtney L McNamara, Liz Green, Pepita Barlow, Mark A Bellis View webpage
The impact of the economic downturn on health in Wales: A review and case study. Executive Summary. (2010) Eva Elliott, Emily Harrop, Heather Rothwell, Michael Shepherd and Gareth Williams This review aimed to capture the learning from research on previous recessions whilst placing the finding in the context of Wales today. It should be emphasised that this was not a comprehensive study, but it provides a starting point from which policy makers, practitioners and researchers can start deliberation on actions for the future. It provides a set of evidence informed recommendations for policy and practice which includes suggestions as to what population groups may be particularly vulnerable to the recession; the need to pool resources and join up solutions particularly in areas where support service infrastructure is likely to be weak; the need for active labour market programmes which provide support, build self esteem and make us or forge supportive social/community networks and (as well as job search support) and for these to include an evaluation of their health impact; for support strategies to be developed in workplaces to support employees who may be anxious about their job status; and for the potential health impact of future spending decisions as a result of reduced public spending to be taken into consideration. In addition services for vulnerable young people, families under stress and people with mild to moderate mental health problems should be protected. Available in English Only. View resource
The State of the Union. Reuniting Health with Planning in Promoting Healthy Communities. Michael Chang, Town and Country Planning Association. This publication provides a picture of the effectiveness of the collaboration between the planning, public health and healthcare sectors as we enter 2019. Download resource. View resource
Transportation Case Study A483/A489 Newtown (case study leaflet) Jacobs Transport Wales commissioned Jacobs to carry out an independent study to examine the transport problems associated with the A483 and A489 passing through Newtown. The purpose of the Jacobs commission was to identify the transport problems within the area and develop a set of Draft Planning Objectives, against which broad-based solutions could be assessed and a pre-appraisal carried out to sift these generated options. Download resource. View resource
Transportation Case Study A483/A489 Newtown Stage 1 HIA Report Transport Wales commissioned Jacobs to carry out an independent study to examine the transport problems associated with the A483 and A489 passing through Newtown. The purpose of the Jacobs commission was to identify the transport problems within the area and develop a set of Draft Planning Objectives, against which broad-based solutions could be assessed and a pre-appraisal carried out to sift these generated options. Download resource. View resource
Transportation Case Study A483/A489 Newtown Stage 2 HIA Report Jacobs Transport Wales commissioned Jacobs to carry out an independent study to examine the transport problems associated with the A483 and A489 passing through Newtown. The purpose of the Jacobs commission was to identify the transport problems within the area and develop a set of Draft Planning Objectives, against which broad-based solutions could be assessed and a pre-appraisal carried out to sift these generated options. Download resource. View resource
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