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Health and social care

Welsh Assembly Government

Health and social care

Runners

The Welsh Assembly Government cares about the health and well being of everyone living in Wales.

This includes treating disease and addressing the social, economic and environmental influences that affect health and well being. Health Challenge Wales is an opportunity for us all to do as much as we can to improve health.

Health news

Here you can access the latest health news and publications. These include Designed for Life, the 10-year strategy which aims to create a world class health service in Wales by 2015.

Research and development

The Wales Office of Research and Development for Health and Social Care (WORD) develops policy on research and development (R&D). It commissions and funds R&D activity. WORD also manages projects and initiatives which reflect government priorities.


Latest News

Therapeutic Capability Clusters

08/02/10
Call for Initial Applications: Pilot Therapeutic Capability Clusters in Inflammatory Diseases and Joint and related Inflammatory Diseases

Swine flu pandemic weekly report - Thursday 04 February 2010

04/02/10
Issued by the Welsh Assembly Government and National Public Health Service for Wales (NPHS).

Consultations

We are consulting on a common approach to how obesity is treated in Wales.

Related Links

The vaccination programme will be delivered predominantly through schools and colleges.
The Annual Operating Framework sets out the direction of travel for the NHS in Wales during 2010/2011.
All the latest information on the swine flu outbreak.
Supporting people aged 65 and over to Keep Well, Keep Warm and Keep Safe
Healthy lifestyle advice for individuals and organisations.