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Minister tells NHS managers: "Listen to your staff and take action"
Friday, 17 May 2013, Welsh GovernmentHealth Minister Mark Drakeford has given a clear message to NHS managers to take action in response to the recent NHS Wales staff survey. -
Let’s get physical report
Friday, 17 May 2013, Physical Activity and Nutrition Networks WalesThis new report from the Mental Health Foundation highlights how physical activity is beneficial for people’s mental health and wellbeing. -
Sense and Public Health Wales warn of potential dangers of a rubella outbreak
Friday, 17 May 2013, Public Health WalesNational deafblind charity Sense and Public Health Wales have today warned of the potential dangers of a rubella outbreak in Wales. -
Cardiff-based specialists lead pioneering cancer research
Thursday, 16 May 2013, Cardiff & Vale University Health BoardLeukaemia specialists at Cardiff and Vale University Health Board have led a successful trial of a first-of-its kind cancer treatment, offering new hope for elderly patients with leukaemia.
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MMR vaccination given to more than 50,000 in Wales
Thursday, 16 May 2013, Public Health WalesEfforts to offer MMR vaccination throughout Wales in response to the measles outbreak centred on the Swansea area have resulted in more than 50,000 people being vaccinated in the last two months. -
Dementia Diagnosis Rates: ‘Shockingly Low’
Thursday, 16 May 2013, All Wales Mental Health Promotion NetworkThe NHS in England has been told to push for a rapid rise in dementia diagnosis rates, so that by 2015, two out of three cases are identified. -
People would rather do housework and even go to a Justin Bieber concert than do physical activity
Thursday, 16 May 2013, All Wales Mental Health Promotion NetworkNew report from the Mental Health Foundation highlights how physical activity is beneficial for people’s mental health and wellbeing. -
Influenza activity in Wales: week 19 2013
Thursday, 16 May 2013, Public Health Wales Health Protection DivisionThe weekly clinical consultation rate for influenza in Wales for week 19 2013 is 2.5 consultations per 100,000 population. This is below the threshold for normal seasonal activity and is stable compared to the consultation rate for the previous week (2.2 per 100,000). -
Public Health Development Directorate Director Posts announced
Wednesday, 15 May 2013, Public Health WalesFollowing a round of interviews, we are pleased to announce that Dr Pat Riordan has been appointed as the Director of the Health and Healthcare Improvement division, and Professor Mark Bellis OBE has been appointed as the Director of the Policy, Research and Development division. -
New case study highlights importance of being open after serious incidents
Wednesday, 15 May 2013, 1000 Lives Plus‘Being Open Following a Serious Clinical Incident’ is a new publication that looks at how a serious clinical incident was handled in a Welsh health board. -
Urdd Eisteddfod visitors urged to receive MMR vaccination
Wednesday, 15 May 2013, Public Health WalesPublic Health Wales is encouraging young people to get vaccinated before they go to the Urdd Eisteddfod.
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Campaign calls for more foster carers
Wednesday, 15 May 2013, Welsh GovernmentA campaign has begun to highlight the difference that fostering can make. -
Clinic success
Wednesday, 15 May 2013, Cardiff & Vale University Health BoardA NEW clinic to help lymphoedema patients in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan is proving a success.A NEW clinic to help lymphoedema patients in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan is proving a success. -
The energy cost of playing active video games
Wednesday, 15 May 2013, Physical Activity and Nutrition Networks WalesThis research measured the energy cost of playing active video games (AVG) in children with obesity and children of a healthy weight. -
Cardiff and Vale Director wins top national award
Tuesday, 14 May 2013, Cardiff & Vale University Health Board
An NHS Director is celebrating after winning a prestigious national award. Tracy Myhill, Cardiff and Vale University Health Board’s Director of Workforce and Organisational Development, won the Public Sector Director category at the Institute of Directors Wales 2013 awards. -
Pedal On UK
Tuesday, 14 May 2013, Physical Activity and Nutrition Networks WalesPedal On UK is a UK-wide cycle tour that will take place later this summer to celebrate the many new walking and cycling routes on the National Cycle Network. -
Vaccination uptake still not high enough to eliminate measles in Wales
Tuesday, 14 May 2013, Public Health WalesAs cases in the measles outbreak centred on the Swansea area show another increase, Public Health Wales is warning that MMR vaccine uptake remains too low to eliminate measles in Wales. -
MMR Vaccination clinics for primary school-age children this Thursday
Monday, 13 May 2013, Cardiff & Vale University Health Board‘Don’t wait, make sure your child has been vaccinated’ is the message to parents of children in primary schools across Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. -
Active Commuter
Monday, 13 May 2013, Physical Activity and Nutrition Networks WalesSustrans have developed a campaign aimed at people who want to include active commuting in to their work day. -
WHO European Ministerial Conference on Nutrition and Non communicable Diseases in the Context of Health 2020
Friday, 10 May 2013, Physical Activity and Nutrition Networks WalesThis WHO Conference will be the first to address nutrition, physical activity and non communicable diseases in the context of the new European policy framework, Health 2020. -
The European Health Report 2012: Charting the way to well-being
Friday, 10 May 2013, Physical Activity and Nutrition Networks WalesThe 2012 European health report focuses on supporting and providing the evidence base for the strategic objectives and priorities of Health 2020, the new European policy framework to support action across government and society for health and wellbeing. -
Further measles outbreaks feared as cases continue to increase
Friday, 10 May 2013, Public Health WalesPublic Health Wales is warning of its concerns that outbreaks of measles may start to be seen outside of the Swansea area as cases continue to be reported across Wales. -
Setting up a community garden training for affordable housing providers
Friday, 10 May 2013, Physical Activity and Nutrition Networks WalesThis training day is for affordable housing providers working with tenants, residents and communities who are at the very early stages of setting up a community garden or a community growing space. -
Training for Community and Town Councillors, various locations across Wales
Friday, 10 May 2013, Physical Activity and Nutrition Networks WalesFederation of City Farms and Community Gardens (FCFCG) is working with One Voice Wales to provide training to Community and Town Councillors on the various models of community growing. -
Together for Health – A Heart Disease Delivery Plan
Friday, 10 May 2013, Physical Activity and Nutrition Networks WalesAs part of the Welsh Government’s Programme for Government and its Five Year NHS Plan – Together for Health, the Heart Disease Delivery Plan provides a framework for action by Local Health Boards and Trusts
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