Public Health Wales

19/06/2026

Planning on enjoying the sunshine this weekend? ☀️

Here are a few simple ways to stay cool, stay safe and well 👇

❤️ Look out for friends, family and neighbours
🌳 Take regular breaks in the shade
💧 Keep hydrated throughout the day
🌊 Be aware that open water may look inviting, but it’s still very cold
🧴 And don’t forget your sunscreen!

18/06/2026

Great to hear this news about the HPV vaccine 🙌

The Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine plays a vital role in helping to protect against a range of cancers.

It is offered for free in schools across Wales to all 12 to 13-year-olds (school Year 8) and those who might have missed their
vaccinations.

Find out more about HPV and the vaccine here ⬇️:
https://phw.nhs.wales/topics/immunisationand-vaccines/hpv/

Around 200 lives have been saved in England so far thanks to a vaccine which protects against cervical cancer, according to analysis published in the Lancet.

Read more: https://bbc.in/4a6Oqx5

18/06/2026

It's Cervical Screening Awareness Week 💜

Not sure what happens at a smear test? You're not alone.

📹 Carys, Lead Nurse for Cervical Screening Wales, talks you through the process step by step, so you know exactly what to expect at your appointment.

Cervical screening is offered to women and people with a cervix aged 25–64 every 5 years, and it's one of the best ways to help prevent cervical cancer.

When your invite arrives, make that appointment ✅

17/06/2026

Today marks 20 years since Maxine tragically lost her son, Reuben, after he went for a swim in a local reservoir and never made it home. 💙

While two decades have passed since Reuben’s death, incidents like this still happen every year. During Drowning Prevention Week, it’s a powerful reminder that staying safe in open water is as important as ever.

16/06/2026

The glitter may have settled, but we’re still smiling after a fantastic Pride Cymru parade on Saturday 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Diolch to everyone who helped make it such a joyful celebration of LGBTQ+ communities across Wales 🙌

We’re committed to fostering inclusion and equity, and to support a Wales where everyone can be themselves — not just during Pride, but every day of the year. While there’s so much to celebrate, we know there’s still more to do to ensure everyone feels safe, seen and valued.

16/06/2026

"You're only going to the doctor if your leg is hanging off - man up!"

For many men, that’s the culture they've grown up with. But avoiding things like bowel screening doesn’t make the risk disappear. 🚫

This , play back our conversation with Lads & Dads about fear, stigma, and why knowing your result matters. 💬

▶️ Watch the full convo here: https://youtu.be/NELcDNAmkY

12/06/2026

"It's something I live with now for life, it's an everyday reality for me." 💬

Alex was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes in his 30s. Despite some family history of the condition, it was still a shock to develop the condition at such a young age.

While it hasn't always been easy, Alex tells us how he's managed to maintain his health since and some of the support he's found along the way 🙌

👉 Find out more about your own risk by searching: lower my type 2 diabetes risk Wales

12/06/2026

Parent or carer of someone born between 01/09/2007 - 31/08/2008? Or are you under 25 but starting higher education or residential further education for the first time this autumn? ⬇️

From late July for a limited time the MenB vaccination will be available.

What to know:
✅ Two doses are essential for best protection
✅The second dose is given at least 28 days after the first
✅ Invite letters will be sent after 6 July for 17-18 year olds.
✅ Those born after 31/12/2001 (turning 25 after 31/12/2026) and starting higher education or residential further education for the first time from Autumn 2026, will not receive a letter but should contact their health board after 20 July.

Encourage your child to get protected before they start their next chapter 🛡️

⚠️ Please do not contact your health board before 20 July 2026 as further information will not yet be ready.

👉 https://phw.nhs.wales/2026/06/12/menb-vaccination-to-be-offered-to-young-people-in-wales-ahead-of-new-academic-year/

11/06/2026

This Diabetes Awareness Week we’ve been out and about in our communities tackling misconceptions about Type 2 diabetes 💪

Earlier this week, we were at Princess of Wales Hospital (Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board) using our true or false wheel to see what you guys know about the risk factors of T2D and what can be done to reduce them.

👉 If you want to find out more about what you can do to lower your risk, search: lower my type 2 diabetes risk Wales

11/06/2026

Life gets busy.

Weeks turn into months, and before we know it, we're saying "we really need to catch-up soon".

Connection doesn't always have to be a big event or a special occasion. Sometimes it's a coffee after work, a walk around the block or an hour spent putting the world to right.

This is your sign to send the message.

Send this to someone you're overdue a catch-up with.