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View a range of publications relating to health improvement.

There are a number of topics including:

  • healthy eating;
  • food and physical activity;
  • schools and schoolchildren;
  • mental health;
  • seasonal safety;
  • cancer awareness; and
  • smoking.

Here you will find information and literature available to download. 

Front of pack (FoP) nutrition labelling

19/06/13
Supporting the development of FoP nutrition labels for pre-packed products sold through retail outlets.
 

Nutrition legislation guidance

19/06/13
Guidance on the interpretation of nutrition legislation, plus notification forms.
 

Guidance on the display and pricing of tobacco products in Wales, for tobacco retailers and regulatory officers

30/11/12
A Welsh Government ban has been approved and takes effect from 3 December 2012.
 

Health within and beyond Welsh borders: An enabling framework for international health engagement

31/10/12
We are committed to making our contribution to global health priorities by sharing knowledge and expertise that can assist others to gain and sustain good health.
 

Wales4Africa health links grant scheme 2013-14 / 2013-15

31/10/12
The Welsh Government is pleased to offer grant funding for health links with sub-Saharan Africa during 2013-14 / 2013-15.
 

Tobacco control delivery board

22/10/12
The board will drive forward, support and oversee the progress of the Tobacco Control Delivery Plan.
 

Tobacco control action plan for Wales

22/10/12
The plan identifies a number of actions to help reduce smoking in Wales.
 

The eatwell plate

05/10/12
Download the eatwell plate resources.
 

Guidance on healthier food and drink in leisure centres

17/09/12
This guidance gives practical information to help leisure centre staff provide and promote healthier food and drink on their premises.
 

Guidance on healthier food and drink in youth work settings

14/09/12
This guidance gives practical advice for introducing healthier food and drink in venues where young people meet.
 

Health Promoting Hospital Vending Guidance 2012

18/06/12
The introduction of healthy hospital vending contributes to the Government commitment to improve hospital food and nutrition.
 

Vitamin D

15/02/12
Advice on taking vitamin D supplements during pregnancy and breastfeeding, and for infants and the early years.
 
Birth to Five

Birth to five

06/02/12
Working to ensure all children have the best start in life for their future growth and development.
 

Supporting healthy food and drink choices for staff and visitors in hospitals

20/01/12
Guidance for staff and volunteers working in cafes, restaurants and retail outlets providing food and drink to hospital staff and visitors.
 

In Perspective - Mental and Emotional Health and Well Being

11/01/12
Case studies on mental and emotional health and well being from schools involved in the Welsh Network of Health School Schemes.
 

In Perspective Substance Use and Misuse

11/01/12
Case studies on personal development and relationships from schools involved in the Welsh Network of Healthy School Schemes.
 

Indicators for the Welsh Network of Healthy School Schemes National Quality Award

15/12/11
This document details the performance criteria for schools being assessed for the national quality award of the Welsh Network of Healthy School Schemes.
 
Keep well this winter

Keep well this winter

24/11/11
A guide for people over 60, their families, carers and friends.
 

Increasing community dietetic capacity

04/02/11
Grants are being provided to Local Health Boards across Wales to increase dietetic capacity in the community.
 
Review of the implementation of the health promoting hospital vending guidance

Review of the implementation of the health promoting hospital vending guidance

17/01/11
In Wales, as in many other countries, the proportion of adults and children who are not maintaining a healthy body weight is increasing.
 
In Perspective - Personal Development and Relationships

In Perspective - Personal development and relationships

10/01/11
Information on health promotion case studies from a range of schools across Wales.
 

The Standard - issue 21

15/11/10
Find out what's going on in the summer 2010 edition.
 
Sexual Health And Wellbeing Action Plan For Wales, 2010-2015

Sexual Health And Wellbeing Action Plan For Wales, 2010-2015

05/11/10
This Action Plan will build a broad base and integrated approach covering both the promotion of positive sexual health and wellbeing and the delivery of sexual health services.
 
Physical activity roles and responsibilities framework

Physical activity roles and responsibilities framework

20/10/10
This document has been developed to provide guidance regarding the role of key organisations in the delivery of the physical activity agenda in Wales.
 

All Wales obesity pathway

25/08/10
The levels of obesity in Wales represent a significant challenge.
 
Sun protection policy guidelines for nurseries, pre-schools, primary and secondary schools in Wales

Sun protection policy guidelines for nurseries, pre-schools, primary and secondary schools in Wales

06/07/10
These school guidelines have been developed by Cancer Research UK’s SunSmart team with feedback from educators and health professionals working nationally and in the community.
 

Promoting cardiovascular health: the stroke risk reduction action plan

06/07/10
The action plan will support people to lead healthier lifestyles and raise awareness of the risk factors for stroke.
 
You, your child and alcohol

You, your child and alcohol

03/06/10
Find out what the Chief Medical Officer recommends on protecting children and young people from the risks associated with alcohol consumption.
 

The Standard - issue 20

28/05/10
Find out what's going on in the spring 2010 edition.
 
Evaluation of the Cooking Bus

Evaluation of the Cooking Bus

28/04/10
The Cooking Bus is a purpose built mobile kitchen/classroom which provides teachers, pupils and parents practical cooking lessons by qualified food teachers.
 
Be SunSmart

Be SunSmart

22/04/10
Sunburn can double your risk of skin cancer.
 
Our Healthy Future - summary document

Our Healthy Future - summary document

30/03/10
Telling the people of Wales about Our Healthy Future.
 

Small workplace health award pack

02/03/10
This resource pack will help you discover and put in place effective ways of promoting the health and well-being of your staff.
 

The Standard - issue 19

01/03/10
Find out what's going on in the summer 2009 edition.
 
Help to stop smoking - Easy read

Help to give up smoking - Easy read

10/02/10
Information on who can help you to give up smoking if you live in Wales.
 

Think water

26/01/10
This document provides information and advice regarding the health benefits of drinking water.
 
The physical activity action plan: ‘creating an active Wales’

The physical activity action plan: ‘creating an active Wales’

13/01/10
The Welsh Assembly Government is working to create an environment that supports physical activity across all parts of society.
 
Talk to Me: The national action plan to reduce suicide and self-harm in Wales

Talk to me: The national action plan to reduce suicide and self-harm in Wales

02/11/09
Find out what the Welsh Assembly Government is doing to reduce suicide and self-harm in Wales.
 

Evaluation of the inequalities in health fund 2001-2007 - executive summary

07/09/09
This report was produced by the University of Glamorgan Welsh Institute of Health and Social Care (WIHSC) and the Welsh Assembly.
 
Kids Cook Quick

Kids cook quick

26/08/09
Protect your children from the sun.
 
In perspective - food and fitness

In perspective - food and fitness

20/07/09
A review of actions on nutrition and physical activity that is being undertaken by schools in the Welsh Network of Healthy School Schemes.
 
Food and health guidelines

Food and health guidelines

14/04/09
It is important to every parent and carer that their children are healthy and develop well.
 

Your sponsors - are they shaping the future of your sport?

29/01/09
A guide to responsible sponsorship.
 
Working for a healthier tomorrow

Working for a healthier tomorrow

15/12/08
The Welsh Assembly Government has published its response to Dame Carol Black's review of the health of Britain's working age population, 'Working for a healthier tomorrow'.
 

Interest in future funding of Health Challenge Wales Voluntary Sector Grant Scheme

10/12/08
Apply for further information about the grant scheme.
 
Cancer: reduce the risk

Cancer: reduce the risk

03/12/08
Simple steps to reduce your risk of getting cancer
 

The Standard - issue 18

20/10/08
Find out what's going on in the autumn 2008 edition.
 

Map of Inequalities in Health fund projects

26/09/08
List of the 67 Inequalities in Health fund projects carried out in Wales between 2001 - 2008
 
Sunbeds - your health under the spotlight

Sunbeds - your health under the spotlight

19/09/08
For your skin's sake - know your facts
 
Quality of food task and finish group report / Welsh food debate - summary of consultation comments

Quality of food task and finish group report / Welsh food debate

27/06/08
The report is a summary of comments received from the consultation undertaken in 2007.