Topic: HIA

This template can be used at the Evidence Appraisal step of the HIA process to help record discussions during a participatory workshop. This is to be used alongside the Population Groups and Wider Determinants of Health and Well-being resource.

This Screening record sheet can be used at the Screening step of the HIA process to help guide and record discussions. This is to be used alongside the Population Groups and Wider Determinants of Health and Well-being resource.

This is an example agenda which can be used when running a participatory workshop at either the Screening step or the Evidence Appraisal step of the HIA.

This resource can be used during the Scoping step of the HIA process. Guidance notes are provided at the end of this resource to support completion. Ideally, the scoping should be completed by more than one individual.

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.

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 resource is for use during the Screening and Evidence Appraisal steps of a HIA to identify the wider determinants, and population groups who could be impacted by a policy/project/proposal. This resource is just a guide and is not exhaustive. It is acknowledged that terminology can change over time.

This publication focuses on the use of Health Impact Assessment (HIA) by public bodies in Wales as a process that can support policymakers and those involved in decision taking to maximise well-being benefits, minimise harm to health, and avoid widening health inequalities. It also supports public bodies in meeting duties under the Public Health (Wales) Act (2017).

The 20th anniversary of WHIASU marks two decades of advancing HIA as a vital tool for healthier decision-making and reducing health inequalities in Wales. Established in 2004, WHIASU has led the way in enabling the integration of HIA into policy at local, regional and national levels.

The timeline highlights key milestones, documents, and publications in WHIASU’s history and the practice of HIA in Wales. Looking ahead, WHIASU will continue to champion HIA and Health in All Policies (HiAP), supporting public bodies in implementing upcoming HIA regulations under the Public Health Act (Wales) Act 2017.