This report contains sensitive content which refers to details on deaths by suspected suicide. The first report of Welsh Real Time Suspected Suicide Surveillance (RTSSS) has been published today by Public Health Wales.

A father of two who received treatment for head and neck cancer has joined calls from health experts for eligible groups to take up their offer of vaccination against human papillomavirus (HPV) and protect their future from preventable cancers.

Versha Sood Mahindra, Improvement and Development Manager for Dementia at the Cardiff and Vale Regional Partnership Board, has been awarded Order of British Empire Medal (BEM) for her services to community cohesion and people with dementia in Cardiff.

Children who missed their nasal spray flu vaccine in school can attend one of three final catch-up sessions being organised this month.

Cervical cancer screening is one of the best ways to protect yourself from cervical cancer — but 1 in 4 people don’t attend their appointment.

Increasing pressures on health systems are driving changes in the design and delivery of primary and community care globally. A review of international evidence and country experiences by Public Health Wales highlights that embedding prevention and public health approaches can support primary and community care.

People eligible to receive winter respiratory illness vaccines are being urged to come forward after Public Health Wales published data showing recorded flu cases more than doubled in the past three weeks.

Employers need to do more to promote flexible working for women, and provide support to mitigate against violence and domestic abuse during emergencies like the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a new report.

A British Red Cross service that has been supporting patients and staff at Welsh Emergency Departments celebrates its fifth anniversary.

A doctor described by his colleagues as passionate, dedicated and a champion for stroke services in Wales has been awarded an MBE in the New Year Honours List 2024.

The Wales National Lead for Breastfeeding brought together key stakeholders, including the Deputy Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing, to share examples of good practice and promote a whole system approach to infant feeding.

Congratulations to Dr Hamsaraj Shetty and Professor Antony Johansen who have been awarded an MBE in the 2024 New Year’s Honours List.

Emergency departments and minor injury units in Wales to get share of £2.7m to enhance environments for better patient and staff experience.

A clinical triage team in the Welsh Ambulance Service Trust has helped safely prevent thousands of ambulance journeys to hospital, Health Minister Eluned Morgan has revealed.

Date: Tuesday 23rd January 2024, 1pm - 3pm

Location: The Powerhouse, Roundwood, Llanedeyrn, Cardiff, Uk CF23 9PN

Public Health Wales has refreshed the indicators in the Public Health Outcomes Framework reporting tool.

The Welsh Government is providing funding to Trading Standards Wales to help tackle illegal vaping in Wales, the Deputy Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing, Lynne Neagle, has announced.

The Emergency Unit at the University Hospital of Wales is currently facing significant demand, which may mean longer waiting times. Please only attend if it is an emergency.

Horses, dogs and even chickens across Wales are seeing a boost to their care, comfort and wellbeing – thanks to the way the Health Board disposes of its waste.

Despite the extreme financial pressures on public services, the Welsh Government has held back an extra £8 million this winter to support people at greatest risk to stay well, receive care at or close to home and reduce pressure on hospitals.