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Public Health Wales surveys parents on measles vaccination concerns
Wednesday, 22 May 2013, Public Health WalesPublic Health Wales has published the results of a survey of parents in the Swansea area that aimed to find out why they had declined the MMR vaccination for their children. -
The Health Foundation launches new online patient safety resource centre
Wednesday, 22 May 2013, 1000 Lives PlusStaying on top of relevant patient safety developments is essential for healthcare staff. The Health Foundation's new patient safety resource centre, www.patientsafetynow.org.uk, pulls together existing evidence and new resources to help deliver safe and reliable care. -
Online seminars will help doctors to champion change in NHS Wales
Tuesday, 21 May 2013, 1000 Lives Plus“It’s hard to change a culture that involves doctors without doctors being involved in change,” says world-leading expert, Dr Jack Silversin, who is presenting three online seminars hosted by 1000 Lives Plus this summer. -
Measles outbreak cases rise again as school vaccinations enter final week
Tuesday, 21 May 2013, Public Health WalesYoung people and their parents are being urged to take advantage of the final week of school MMR vaccination sessions as cases in the measles outbreak centred on the Swansea area rise again. -
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. -
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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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. -
Bicycle highways help save healthcare costs in Northern Europe
Friday, 10 May 2013, Planet Health CymruBicycle highways, a new transport experiment, are spreading fast across the European Union. -
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. -
Play England Launches Fresh Air Campaign
Thursday, 9 May 2013, All Wales Mental Health Promotion NetworkThe Fresh Air campaign, supported by Play England, aims to increase the time children throughout the UK spend playing outside through highlighting the issue. -
Vaccination uptake still not high enough across Wales as measles outbreak continues to grow
Wednesday, 8 May 2013, Public Health WalesPublic Health Wales is warning that, as cases of measles continue to be reported in the Swansea area and across Wales, not enough children are being vaccinated to prevent further outbreaks. -
Towards Children's Well-Being in Europe: Explainer on Child Poverty in the EU
Wednesday, 8 May 2013, All Wales Mental Health Promotion NetworkChildren in Wales, as part of a Task Force through a Eurochild and European Anti-Poverty Network (EAPN) partnership, have contributed to the development of an Explainer on Child Poverty in the EU. -
Laboratory-confirmed infections and notifications reports
Wednesday, 8 May 2013, Public Health Wales Health Protection DivisionThe Communicable Disease Surveillance Centre has published reports on rates of laboratory-confirmed infections and notifications of communicable diseases in Wales for the month of April 2013. -
Deeper understanding of parents’ concerns key to combating measles outbreak
Friday, 3 May 2013, Public Health WalesParents in the Swansea area who haven’t provided consent for their children to receive the MMR vaccination have been contacted this week. -
Call for Abstracts - 13th International HIA Conference, Geneva
Friday, 3 May 2013, Wales Health Impact Assessment Support Unit (WHIASU)From local to global – Health Impact Assessment to face the new challenges. Call for abstracts: Deadline for submission: 31st May 2013. -
Hardest hit age group urged to receive MMR as measles outbreak continues to grow
Thursday, 2 May 2013, Public Health WalesPublic Health Wales continues to urge MMR vaccination for children and young people aged between 10 and 18 as the measles outbreak centred on the Swansea area continues to grow. -
Visit your pharmacy in May to lower your risk of stroke
Thursday, 2 May 2013, Public Health WalesNew Health and Social Care Minister, Mark Drakeford, will launch a Wales-wide national community pharmacy public health campaign this week (2 May) to help people lower their risk of stroke. -
First Minister confirmed as registration opens for third Welsh Public Health Conference
Wednesday, 1 May 2013, Public Health WalesFirst Minister for Wales Carwyn Jones and Professor Sir Harry Burns have been announced as keynote speakers at the third Welsh Public Health Conference. -
MMR vaccine proves 99 per cent effective during outbreak
Wednesday, 1 May 2013, Public Health WalesEmerging data from the measles outbreak centred around the Swansea area is showing that two doses of the MMR protects in around 99 of 100 cases.
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