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Press Release - 16 April 2012
Wednesday, 23 May 2012, Bowel Screening WalesAPPEAL ISSUED AS BOWEL UPTAKE DROPS -
GP surveillance of infections in Wales report
Monday, 21 May 2012, Public Health Wales Health Protection DivisionWeekly newsletter which includes clinical consultations rates of 13 diseases, based on returns from 44 sentinel practices in Wales, and a topical news article. This week - The Oak Processionary Moth -
Local people become champions for health
Friday, 18 May 2012, Public Health WalesLocal people in Gwent are being given the opportunity to become champions for health in their community thanks to a new scheme launched this week. -
Parents reminded of vaccinations ahead of summer holidays
Friday, 18 May 2012, Public Health WalesParents in Wales booking their summer holidays are being reminded to make sure they also book an appointment for their children to receive their vaccinations. -
Powys Public Health Team marks Stroke Awareness Month
Friday, 18 May 2012, Public Health WalesMay is National Stroke Awareness Month, and Powys Public Health Team is reminding residents of how to recognise the signs of a stroke. -
Improving quality reduces costs, according to new white paper
Friday, 18 May 2012, 1000 Lives PlusNHS Wales can provide superior care while saving money according to a new 1000 Lives Plus white paper, described as a “pivotal document” by David Sissling, Chief Executive of NHS Wales. -
Creating a person-centred healthcare system
Friday, 18 May 2012, 1000 Lives PlusA new white paper from 1000 Lives Plus outlines some of the ways NHS Wales needs to adapt to become a healthcare system that is genuinely patient-centred. -
Patient feedback to measure quality of NHS in future
Friday, 18 May 2012, 1000 Lives PlusPlans designed to ensure patients in Wales receive excellent quality care, wherever and whenever they need it, have been published by the Welsh Government. -
Environmental Audit Committee publishes report on sustainable food
Thursday, 17 May 2012, Planet Health CymruThe Government must develop a joined-up strategy to change the UK's unhealthy and environmentally damaging food system, as fears mount about global food security, MPs on the Commons Environmental Audit Committee warn. -
Let your good idea Shine!
Thursday, 17 May 2012, 1000 Lives PlusThe Health Foundation’s innovation programme, Shine, is now open for funding applications until 17 July 2012, with over £1 million available to support up to 18 innovative healthcare teams. -
Influenza activity in Wales: week 19 2012
Thursday, 17 May 2012, Public Health Wales Health Protection DivisionThe weekly clinical consultation rate for influenza in Wales for week 19 is 2.4 consultations per 100,000 population and has very slightly increased compared to week 18 (2.1 consultations). -
Teenage Conception Audit commences
Thursday, 17 May 2012, Public Health WalesA Teenage Conception Audit has been implemented across the end of pregnancy services in NHS Wales as part of a project co-ordinated by Public Health Wales. -
Good Practice Guide - Designing for a Clean, Safe and Tidy Environment
Tuesday, 15 May 2012, Planet Health CymruKeep Wales Tidy have produce a Good Practice Guide - 'Designing for a Clean, Safe and Tidy Environment'.
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Public Health Wales marks International Nurses’ Day
Friday, 11 May 2012, Public Health WalesPublic Health Wales is marking International Nurses’ Day by highlighting the work of some of its staff. -
Influenza activity in Wales: week 18 2012
Friday, 11 May 2012, Public Health Wales Health Protection DivisionThe weekly clinical consultation rate for influenza in Wales for week 18 is 2.4 consultations per 100,000 population and has very slightly decreased compared to week 17 (2.8 consultations). -
RCMA Launches New ‘Healthy Corner Shop’ Project Supported by Cardiff Council
Thursday, 10 May 2012, Planet Health CymruCorner shops located in three of Cardiff’s most deprived communities have been chosen to participate in a new Healthy Corner Shop project being coordinated by RCMA’s Steve Garrett for Cardiff’s Healthy City programme as a part of Cardiff Council’s aim to encourage residents to have a healthier lifestyle. -
Wales Mental Health Primary Care Network
Thursday, 10 May 2012, All Wales Mental Health Promotion NetworkWaMH in PC has just launched their new Facebook page, they will be updating their new page with information and links every day to highlight the work they are doing to promote and improve mental health care across Wales. -
HEIDI: A new way of sharing and storing health information in the EU
Thursday, 10 May 2012, Planet Health CymruHEIDI stands for Health in Europe: Information and Data Interface and is an internet based wiki that presents reliable and comparable data about health in the EU. -
Laboratory-confirmed infections and notifications reports
Wednesday, 9 May 2012, 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 2012. -
Consultation: Together for Mental Health - A Cross-Government Strategy for Mental Health and Wellbeing in Wales
Tuesday, 8 May 2012, All Wales Mental Health Promotion NetworkStart of consultation: 08/05/2012
End of consultation: 31/07/2012
‘Together for Mental Health’ is our new mental health strategy for Wales, covering people of all ages. It aims to address the needs of people with mental health problems or a mental illness, whilst also improving mental wellbeing. -
8th Annual Meeting and Symposium of HEPA Europe
Tuesday, 8 May 2012, Planet Health Cymru26 – 27 September 2012
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Results of healthcare associated infections survey published
Tuesday, 8 May 2012, Public Health WalesPublic Health Wales has published the Welsh results of a European study to collect data on healthcare associated infections, the use of medical devices and antimicrobial usage in hospitals. -
Case of cryptosporidiosis investigated in Cardiff school
Friday, 4 May 2012, Public Health WalesPublic Health Wales and Environmental Health Officers from Cardiff County Council are investigating several cases of diarrhoeal illness in sixth formers from The Bishop of Llandaff Church in Wales High School, Cardiff. -
GP surveillance of infections in Wales report
Friday, 4 May 2012, Public Health Wales Health Protection DivisionWeekly newsletter which includes clinical consultations rates of 13 diseases, based on returns from 44 sentinel practices in Wales, and a topical news article. This week - National Community Child Health Database -
Equality Plan for Public Health Wales approved
Friday, 4 May 2012, Public Health WalesA plan which sets out the principles of the organisation’s commitment to equality and diversity has been adopted.
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