Public Health Wales

05/06/2026

Heading to an open farm this weekend? 🐑

Germs like Cryptosporidium can spread easily through contact with animals – especially for children.

Here’s how to stay safe and prevent illness:
🚫 No cuddles, kisses or close contact with lambs or calves
🧼 Wash hands well with hot water and soap, not hand sanitiser
👀 Look out for handwashing signs and stations
👚 Wash clothes as soon as you get home

04/06/2026

Introducing , a new series celebrating the people behind Public Health Wales and what they do outside of work!

With it being Volunteers' Week, we're kicking things off with Matt, our Leadership and Organisational Development Manager, who also volunteers as a HM Coastguard Rescue Officer. 🌊🚨

Matt's been with the Coastguard for five years, and has always admired people who gave their time to help others in need.

Despite witnessing some tragedies, he says the positive outcomes outweigh those moments.

"It really opens your eyes to what lengths people will go to help others, even if it is at 2am during a storm. There is no feeling like saving a life and for that I'm very honoured to do what I do."

And what gives him the greatest satisfaction? ✨👇

"Helping people in need, saving another person's life, and giving my little boy something to be proud of his dad for."

We're proud to have Matt as part of Team PHW! ❤️

04/06/2026

Did you spot us out and about at Merthyr Tydfil Libraries last week? 👀

We were there with Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board and Diabetes UK Cymru to bust myths about diabetes with our true-or-false wheel for Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Week. 💡

Do you know any diabetes myths? Why not find out more by searching: lower my type 2 diabetes risk Wales

03/06/2026

Sun, fun and great conversations! ☀️🎉

Our team were delighted to meet so many of you at the Eisteddfod yr Urdd Ynys Môn last week.

Thank you to everyone who came by the NHS Wales / More Than Just Words stand to have a chat with us about protecting and improving public health in Wales.

See you at the National Eisteddfod in August! 👋🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

02/06/2026

Young adults most at risk from unhealthy food environments.

Young adults eat takeaways, ready meals and at cafés and restaurants more than any other age group, according to our new study.

A Time to Talk Public Health survey by Public Health Wales found 26 per cent of young adults (aged 16 to 29) ate a takeaway on two or more days in the last week, compared to 18 per cent of 30 to 49 year olds, 8 per cent of 50 to 69 year olds, and 2 per cent of those aged 70 years and over.

Read more: https://phw.nhs.wales/2026/06/02/young-adults-most-at-risk-from-unhealthy-food-environments/

29/05/2026

Diabetes is rising faster than predicted in Wales. One in five adults is already affected.

But Type 2 diabetes can often be prevented. Knowing your risk changes everything.

Two minutes. Free. This Diabetes Prevention Week, find out where you stand. ✅

🔎 Search: "lower my type 2 diabetes risk Wales"

28/05/2026

Isobel completed her bowel screening kit without a second thought. 💌

She’d taken part in bowel screening before and never had a problem, and when she noticed occasional bleeding, she put it down to something she’d experienced previously.

After completing her latest test, she was contacted for further investigation. 🩺

Isobel's journey included multiple procedures and surgery to remove a large polyp.

Thankfully, it wasn’t cancer, but it was very close. ❤️

Find out more about bowel screening: https://phw.nhs.wales/bowel-screening/

28/05/2026

Wales’ diabetes crisis is growing faster than predicted — but it doesn’t have to

The number of people living with diabetes in Wales is rising faster than previously projected, new data from NHS Wales has revealed — prompting Public Health Wales and Diabetes UK Cymru to join forces and call on people to know their risk of Type 2 diabetes and act now, so they can live longer, healthier lives tomorrow.

Read more: https://phw.nhs.wales/2026/05/28/wales-diabetes-crisis-is-growing-faster-than-predicted-but-it-doesnt-have-to/

27/05/2026

26/05/2026

A new diabetic eye screening video is now available. 🎥

Knowing what to expect can make all the difference. This new video walks you through the diabetic eye screening appointment step-by-step, helping you feel informed and confident ahead of your visit.

Diabetic eye screening helps protect your sight by finding changes early, often before you notice any symptoms. 💙

The video is available in Welsh, English and BSL.

For more information, visit: https://phw.nhs.wales/resources/diabetic-eye-screening-what-to-expect/