The Behavioural Science Unit at Public Health Wales has released a new report designed to help policy makers understand the breadth of behaviour change intervention types required to change population behaviours.

We are starting to see an increase in respiratory illnesses, including flu and COVID-19, across our hospital sites.

This report contains sensitive content which refers to details on deaths by suspected suicide. 

Public Health Wales has published its second biodiversity action plan which outlines the work that it will undertake as part of its duty under the Environment Act.  The plan is focused on the importance of biodiversity for health and well-being and the actions Public Health Wales will take to be a champion for nature.

As 2024 comes to an end, Chair Charles ‘Jan’ Janczewski and Chief Executive Officer Suzanne Rankin have shared their festive messages, reflecting on the year’s successes and challenges. 

Residents of a Cardiff care home say their strength, coordination and overall wellbeing have greatly improved thanks to new exercise classes inspired by Cardiff and Vale University Health Board.

A collaborative pilot involving health and third-sector organisations has launched in the Emergency Unit (A&E) at the University Hospital of Wales (UHW) to reduce the harm from alcohol in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan.

SilverCloud® Wales, an online platform providing guided, self-help support based on cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), is being promoted with an awareness campaign at foodbanks in key Welsh towns and cities.

Last week the All-Wales National Robotic Assisted Surgery Programme announced it has surpassed 500 robotic assisted surgical cases using the Versius robot. The 500th surgical procedure was performed at the University Hospital of Wales by Jared Torkington, Consultant Colorectal Surgeon at Cardiff and Vale University Health Board.

Don’t end your Christmas night out at the Emergency Unit.

The first Women’s Health Plan for Wales has been launched today (Monday 9 December 2024) setting out a 10-year vision to improve healthcare services for women.

New standards to improve the care and treatment of bone health issues and prevent more people suffering painful and debilitating fractures have been published.

Tue, 4 Feb 2025 10:00 - 11:30 – BOOK YOUR FREE PLACE 

This revenue only scheme aims to provide residents with a warm and inviting place to come together this winter.

BBC Children in Need is looking to recruit new committee members for our Wales Advisory Committee. Deadline 5.00pm on 13/01/2025. 

Providing grants to literary organisations that encourage and champion writers of all ages and stages across the UK and the Republic of Ireland.

This fund aims to improve outcomes for children and young people in the UK (regardless of their nationality, culture or ethnic origin) who are wholly or mainly under 26 years of age.

Our capacity building funding is designed to support the creation of a sight loss sector that is coherent, sustainable, and resilient to the rising demand for equal service provision across the UK.

Charities — there's one month remaining to apply for the prestigious Weston Charity Awards. The deadline for completed applications is 5pm Wednesday 8 January 2025.

Designed by young people, for young people, this unique funding programme of up to £20k empowers you to drive positive transformation in your community.