{"id":1388,"date":"2020-10-09T10:46:53","date_gmt":"2020-10-09T10:46:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/phwwhocc.co.uk\/whiasu\/?page_id=1388"},"modified":"2026-03-03T12:57:23","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T12:57:23","slug":"training","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/phwwhocc.co.uk\/whiasu\/training\/","title":{"rendered":"Health Impact Assessment (HIA) Training and Network"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>WHIASU offer a range of different training sessions to enhance knowledge and practice of HIA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For further information on bespoke training sessions please contact&nbsp;<a href=\"whiasu.publichealthwales@wales.nhs.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WHIASU.PublicHealthWales@wales.nhs.uk<\/a> <a id=\"_msocom_1\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"699\" height=\"679\" src=\"http:\/\/phwwhocc.co.uk\/whiasu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/03\/HIA-Training-Process-Updated-.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6325\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.0294557588309745;width:514px;height:auto\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><u>Statutory Health Impact Assessments (HIAs) for Public Bodies <a>\u2013 A<\/a>n Introduction to the HIA Process<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This training is focused upon raising awareness of the Health Impact Assessment (HIA) Wales Regulations 2025 that come into force 6<sup>th<\/sup> April 2027.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These sessions will provide:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A basic overview of HIA<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An overview of the Regulations and what they mean for Public Bodies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Details on how the regulations relate to the steps of the HIA process<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Benefits of HIA&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Sessions will also include built in Q&amp;A time to offer an opportunity for you to ask any questions you may have. These sessions can help to provide a basic understanding of the regulations to be built upon in further training sessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Audience:<\/strong> Representatives from public bodies in Wales<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Length:<\/strong> 1.5 hours<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Format:<\/strong> Online<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to register:<\/strong> Contact <a href=\"mailto:whiasu.publichealthwales@wales.nhs.uk\">WHIASU.PublicHealthWales@wales.nhs.uk<\/a>&nbsp;to register an interest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><u>Statutory Health Impact Assessments (HIAs) for Public Bodies &#8211; Applying the HIA Process<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This session will equip attendees with an understanding of the HIA methodology and ensure they are well-prepared for the HIA regulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The session will cover: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Overview of HIA<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Regulations requirements relating the steps in the HIA process<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Benefits of HIA<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Case study example<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An opportunity to apply the learning through a practical activity (Participatory HIA workshop)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Audience:<\/strong> Representatives from public bodies in Wales who are new to HIA and\/or those with a basic understanding of HIA, who wish to learn more about HIA and have a go at one step of the HIA process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Length:<\/strong> 2.5 hours<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Format:<\/strong> In person or online<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to register:<\/strong> These sessions are scheduled for October 2026, more details will follow. Contact <a href=\"mailto:WHIASU.PublicHealthWales@wales.nhs.uk\">WHIASU.PublicHealthWales@wales.nhs.uk<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><u>Voluntary Health Impact Assessments (HIAs) and Best Practice &#8211; Applying the HIA Process<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This session will equip practitioners with an understanding of the HIA methodology and knowledge of the recourses and tools available to support its application in their work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The session will cover:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Overview of HIA<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The HIA process<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Benefits of HIA<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Case study example<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An opportunity to apply the learning through a practical activity (Participatory HIA workshop)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Audience:<\/strong> Those who are new to HIA and\/or those with a basic understanding of HIA, who wish to learn more about HIA best practice and have a go at one step of the HIA process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Length:<\/strong> 2.5 hours<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Format:<\/strong> In person or online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to register:<\/strong> Contact <a href=\"mailto:WHIASU.PublicHealthWales@wales.nhs.uk\">WHIASU.PublicHealthWales@wales.nhs.uk<\/a> to be kept up to date with information regarding upcoming sessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><u>Health Impact Assessment (HIA) Awareness raising sessions<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aims: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Focused upon raising awareness of the HIA process, the benefits it can offer and how it can be applied in practice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A great \u2018first step\u2019 in the HIA journey and the built in Q&amp;A time offers an opportunity for you to ask any questions you may have.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide a basic understanding of HIA to be built upon in further training sessions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Audience:<\/strong> Anyone who is interested in learning about HIA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Length:<\/strong> 45 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Format:<\/strong> In person or online<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to register:<\/strong> Contact <a href=\"mailto:WHIASU.publichealthwales@wales.nhs.uk\">WHIASU.PublicHealthWales@wales.nhs.uk<\/a>&nbsp;to arrange a session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n<div class=\"data-grid\"><div class=\"data-grid__item\"><div class=\"data-grid__item-content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/phwwhocc.co.uk\/whiasu\/training\/elearning\/\"><div class=\"data-grid__item-image data-grid__item-image-wide\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/phwwhocc.co.uk\/whiasu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/04\/shutterstock_380016169.jpg)\"><\/div><\/a><h2><a href=\"https:\/\/phwwhocc.co.uk\/whiasu\/training\/elearning\/\">E-Learning<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"data-grid__item\"><div class=\"data-grid__item-content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/phwwhocc.co.uk\/whiasu\/training\/hia-awareness-development-sessions\/\"><div class=\"data-grid__item-image data-grid__item-image-wide\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/phwwhocc.co.uk\/whiasu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/02\/HIA_Reports.jpg)\"><\/div><\/a><h2><a href=\"https:\/\/phwwhocc.co.uk\/whiasu\/training\/hia-awareness-development-sessions\/\">Health Impact Assessment Network of Practice<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>WHIASU offer a range of different training sessions to enhance knowledge and practice of HIA. 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