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Update on novel coronavirus 2012
Tuesday, 4 December 2012, Public Health Wales Health Protection DivisionThe World Health Organization (WHO) has updated their interim surveillance recommendations in response to the confirmation of additional cases of novel coronavirus infection in humans. -
Trends of whooping cough in Wales: 1998-October 2012
Tuesday, 4 December 2012, Public Health Wales Health Protection DivisionNewly updated data for laboratory-confirmations and notifications of whooping cough (pertussis) infection in Wales have been published up to the end of October 2012. -
Laboratory-confirmed infections and notifications reports
Tuesday, 4 December 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 November 2012. -
Evaluation Report of Planet Health Cymru
Thursday, 29 November 2012, Planet Health CymruPlanet Health Cymru was launched in November 2010 and is aimed at practitioners working in planning, transport, urban design, development, architecture and public health. -
MMR reminder after cases of measles in West Wales
Thursday, 29 November 2012, Public Health WalesPublic Health Wales is urging parents to make sure their children receive the MMR vaccination as it investigates an outbreak of measles in West Wales. -
HIV – new campaign for Wales to launch on World Aids Day
Thursday, 29 November 2012, Public Health WalesA new campaign to remind people that HIV infection is still a health risk launches in Wales this World Aids Day (1 December 2012). -
Ambulance service see drop in cannulations
Wednesday, 28 November 2012, 1000 Lives PlusSince the Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust joined in the S.T.O.P. Campaign the number of people being cannulated by ambulance staff has dropped significantly. -
New tools launched for parents and professionals to tackle sex education
Wednesday, 28 November 2012, Public Health WalesThe UK’s leading sexual health charity FPA, on behalf of the All Wales Sexual Health Network, has produced two new pieces of guidance for professionals and parents who are helping young people understand the important topic of sex and relationships. -
Thousands benefit from 'One in Ten' stroke and diabetes campaign
Wednesday, 28 November 2012, Public Health WalesOver 14,000 people took part in a recent public health campaign targeting two of the country’s biggest health scourges – stroke and diabetes. -
Latest quarterly report for the uptake of routine childhood immunisations in Wales
Tuesday, 27 November 2012, Public Health Wales Health Protection DivisionThe latest COVER report has been published which details the uptake of childhood vaccinations in Wales for the third quarter of 2012 (July-September) and which also includes uptake data for the non-routine BCG and hepatitis B vaccines. -
New sex and relationships programme launched
Monday, 26 November 2012, Public Health WalesA new interactive bilingual sex and relationships education web-based programme for year 5 and 6 children (9 /10 year olds) will be launched in Gwynedd this week. -
Improving Services for People with a Learning Disability
Friday, 23 November 2012, All Wales Mental Health Promotion NetworkOut of Sight is the new campaign report by Mencap and the Challenging Behaviour Foundation and tells the stories of James, Chrissy, Joe, Emmanuel and Victoria. In the report, their families talk about the terrible neglect and abuse their lLocal Councils Can Support Recovery and Improve Mental Health and Wellbeing for Everyone, say Centre for Mental Health and NHS Confederation Mental Health Network
Friday, 23 November 2012, All Wales Mental Health Promotion NetworkLocal councils and the new Health and Wellbeing Boards can support the commissioning of recovery-oriented services, as well as promoting good mental health and wellbeing in communities, according to a briefing paper released by Centre for Mental HNew E-Portal Set to Transform Knowledge Towards Child Mental Health
Friday, 23 November 2012, All Wales Mental Health Promotion NetworkIdentifying and treating young people with mental health problems is set to be transformed with the announcement of a pioneering e-portal which aims to support professionals in preventing decline in children’s mental health.Report Urges More Awareness Around Self-Harm
Thursday, 22 November 2012, All Wales Mental Health Promotion NetworkThere needs to be more awareness about self-harm amongst young people, parents and professionals, according to research by YoungMinds and Cello’s Talking Taboos initiative.UK Teenagers ‘Nowhere to Turn’ as Self-Harm Spirals
Thursday, 22 November 2012, All Wales Mental Health Promotion NetworkAs self-harm inpatient admissions have increased by 68% over the last ten years new research reveals that over three quarters of young people don’t know where to turn to talk about self-harm.Brief intervention for smoking cessation
Wednesday, 21 November 2012, Public Health WalesStop Smoking Wales is pleased to offer a free, full-day brief intervention training course.Toolkit and video launched for Alcohol Awareness Week
Monday, 19 November 2012, Public Health WalesTo promote Alcohol Awareness Week 2012 (19-23 November), Public Health Wales has launched a new video about the effectiveness of alcohol brief interventions and developed a toolkit in partnership with Alcohol Concern Cymru to support organisations and workplaces to get involved and promote key messages.Federation of City Farms and Community Gardens
Monday, 19 November 2012, Planet Health CymruThe November edition of the newsletter is available and includes a factsheet on allotments, community growing and the planning system, up and coming events and information on a website and helpline offering professional advice for community growers.Scotland’s Environment Website
Monday, 19 November 2012, Planet Health CymruThis new website brings together information on Scotland’s environment in an easily accessible and suitable form for all users.Child Measurement Programme starts second year following road shows
Monday, 19 November 2012, Public Health WalesThe Child Measurement Programme for Wales has started its second year following a series of successful road shows which aimed to train all staff involved in the measurement of children’s heights and weights in reception year in Wales.European Antimicrobial Awareness Day
Friday, 16 November 2012, Public Health Wales Health Protection DivisionTo mark European Antimicrobial Awareness Day on 18 November 2012, Public Health Wales, in partnership with Welsh Government have developed a pack of educational resources to support the responsible use of antibiotics in Wales.Health Minister supports STOP Pressure Ulcer Day campaign
Friday, 16 November 2012, 1000 Lives PlusHealth Minister Lesley Griffiths has praised efforts in NHS Wales to reduce pressure ulcers, and offered her support for the European STOP Pressure Ulcer Day this Friday (November 16).Oasis Project
Wednesday, 14 November 2012, All Wales Mental Health Promotion NetworkThe Oasis Project is using the power of gardening to support residents of Pinewood House, in Treorchy.10,000 people in Wales trained as Mental Health First Aiders
Wednesday, 14 November 2012, All Wales Mental Health Promotion Network10,000 people across Wales have been trained to spot the symptoms of mental health problems, and taught how to approach someone with a problem to offer support.Records 151 to 175 of 2632Share:
