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Appointment of new regional optometric advisors
Tuesday, 12 February 2013, Public Health WalesTwo new regional optometric advisors have been appointed by Public Health Wales as part of an expanded Optometric Team. -
Care closer to home thanks to £2.49m investment
Tuesday, 12 February 2013, Welsh GovernmentThe Health Minister, Lesley Griffiths, has announced nearly £3m for a development which will allow heart patients in north Wales to receive care closer to home.
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Wales continues to lead the way on children’s right to play
Tuesday, 12 February 2013, Physical Activity and Nutrition Networks WalesA United Nations Committee has ratified and published a general comment on Article 31 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) which highlights the importance of a child’s right to play.A research report of the therapeutic effects of yoga for health and wellbeing.
Tuesday, 12 February 2013, Physical Activity and Nutrition Networks WalesThis report from the School for Health and Related Research (ScHARR) was commissioned by the British Wheel of Yoga (BWY) which is recognised by the Sport and Recreation Alliance (previously CCPR) and Sport England as the National Governing Body for Yoga (NGB).Hospital to celebrate 80 years of care
Tuesday, 12 February 2013, Cardiff & Vale University Health BoardAn historic hospital will be marking 80 years of patient care and a vital role in the history of health in Wales over the coming year.Trends of measles in Wales: 1996-2012
Friday, 8 February 2013, Public Health Wales Health Protection DivisionNewly updated data for laboratory-confirmations of measles in Wales have been published up to the end of 2012.Physical activity patterns in children
Friday, 8 February 2013, Physical Activity and Nutrition Networks WalesThe latest British Heart Foundation National Centre (BHFNC) factsheets provide current statistics on the physical activity behaviours of children in Wales.Is a change in mode of travel to school associated with a change in overall physical activity levels in children? Longitudinal results from the SPEEDY study.
Friday, 8 February 2013, Physical Activity and Nutrition Networks WalesThe purpose of this analysis was to investigate the association between change in mode of travel to school and change in overall physical activity levels in children.World Health Organisation release new guidance on dietary salt and potassium
Thursday, 7 February 2013, Physical Activity and Nutrition Networks WalesAccording to new guidelines issued by the WHO on 31 January 2013 adults should consume less than 2,000 mg of sodium, or 5 grams of salt, and at least 3,510 mg of potassium per day.Consultation responses requested for Healthy Eating in Schools (Nutritional Standards and Requirements) Wales (Regulations)
Thursday, 7 February 2013, Physical Activity and Nutrition Networks WalesThe Welsh Government has been working to improve the food and drink provided in schools through the Appetite for Life agenda and other related initiatives.British Heart Foundation: Take away health lessons
Thursday, 7 February 2013, Physical Activity and Nutrition Networks WalesBritish Heart Foundation has released series of lesson plans aimed at 11-14 year olds.Open Meeting of Welsh Food Advisory Committee – 27 February 2013
Thursday, 7 February 2013, Physical Activity and Nutrition Networks WalesThe Welsh Food Advisory Committee of the Food Standards Agency is holding an open meeting on 27 February 2013.Hospital Food: improvements on the menu
Thursday, 7 February 2013, Physical Activity and Nutrition Networks WalesHealth Minister Lesley Griffiths has launched the All Wales Hospital Menu Framework, which includes a database of recipes to be used in all hospitals.Who Feeds Bristol, Study released
Thursday, 7 February 2013, Physical Activity and Nutrition Networks WalesA baseline study of the food system that serves Bristol and the Bristol city region has been produced.Department of Health response to consultation on Front of Pack Nutrition Labelling
Thursday, 7 February 2013, Physical Activity and Nutrition Networks WalesA joint response has been published by health ministers across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland in a move to standardise front of pack nutrition labelling.The Report of the Public Inquiry into Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust
Thursday, 7 February 2013, Welsh GovernmentLesley Griffiths AM, Minister for Health and Social Services has issued a written statement on behalf of the the Welsh Government.Food Co-op awarded Good Practice Award
Thursday, 7 February 2013, Public Health WalesThe Rural Regeneration Unit’s Community Food Co-operatives Programme in Wales has been awarded the national quality mark of Good Practice through the Public Health Wales Good Practice Scheme.Healthy Working Wales Awards announced
Thursday, 7 February 2013, Public Health WalesBusinesses and organisations who have worked to improve the health and wellbeing of their staff were celebrated at an awards ceremony in Cardiff on Tuesday 6 February.Minister congratulates Morriston Hospital staff on eradicating bed sores
Thursday, 7 February 2013, Welsh GovernmentAn initiative aimed at reducing pressure ulcers in patients at a Swansea hospital has been an overwhelming success with hospital staff effectively eradicating pressure ulcer formation on seven of their wards.Make a Move
Thursday, 7 February 2013, Physical Activity and Nutrition Networks WalesMake a Move is a new programme from the British Heart Foundation which uses an innovative approach to increase the physical activity levels of young people in secondary schools, in particular the least active.NICE Local Government Public Health Briefing on walking and cycling
Thursday, 7 February 2013, Physical Activity and Nutrition Networks WalesNICE has developed a new local government public health briefing on walking and cycling.1000 Lives Plus response to The Francis Report
Thursday, 7 February 2013, 1000 Lives PlusThe final report of the Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust Public Inquiry from Robert Francis has now been published. Whilst its findings are based on the care delivered by one NHS organisation – its conclusions have far reaching consequences and application for every organisation and individual involved in providing care.Minister congratulates Morriston Hospital staff on eradicating bed sores
Thursday, 7 February 2013, 1000 Lives PlusAn initiative aimed at reducing pressure ulcers in patients at a Swansea hospital has been an overwhelming success with hospital staff effectively eradicating pressure ulcer formation on seven of their wards.
Healthy Working Wales Awards announced
Wednesday, 6 February 2013, Welsh GovernmentBusinesses and organisations who have worked to improve the health and well-being of their staff were celebrated at an awards ceremony in Cardiff today.
Early Movers – new early years resource
Wednesday, 6 February 2013, Physical Activity and Nutrition Networks WalesThe British Heart Foundation (BHF) has published a new early years physical activity guide.Records 251 to 275 of 6410
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