Overton Medical Practice: Latest News

Public Health Wales marks International Nurses' Day

Fri, 11 May 2012 13:06:35 GMT

Public Health Wales is marking International Nurses’ Day by highlighting the work of some of its staff.

Results of healthcare associated infections survey published

Tue, 08 May 2012 13:59:28 GMT

Public Health Wales has published the Welsh results of a European study to collect data on healthcare associated infections, the use of medical devices and antimicrobial usage in hospitals.

Case of cryptosporidiosis investigated in Cardiff school

Fri, 04 May 2012 16:00:05 GMT

Public Health Wales and Environmental Health Officers from Cardiff County Council are investigating several cases of diarrhoeal illness in sixth formers from The Bishop of Llandaff Church in Wales High School, Cardiff.

Equality Plan for Public Health Wales approved

Fri, 04 May 2012 09:56:17 GMT

A plan which sets out the principles of the organisation’s commitment to equality and diversity has been adopted.

Report published on fellowship trip to British Columbia

Wed, 02 May 2012 16:06:22 GMT

Sarah Hope, Principal Health Promotion Specialist with Powys Public Health Team, has now produced a report detailing her recent travels and studies throughout British Columbia.

Rugby star tackles embarrassment of bowel screening!

Wed, 02 May 2012 15:44:32 GMT

Rugby star, Phil Bennett is hoping to kick bowel cancer into touch, after promoting Bowel Screening Wales on ITV this week.

Registration opens for Welsh Public Health Conference

Tue, 01 May 2012 15:56:12 GMT

Registration is now open for the second Welsh Public Health Conference being held on 18 July 2012 at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, Cardiff.

Plan for liver health in prisons launched

Tue, 01 May 2012 14:10:36 GMT

Public Health Wales has launched a service delivery plan to support Welsh prisons in improving liver health for prisoners.

Public Health Wales website statistics for March 2012 published

Tue, 01 May 2012 14:03:42 GMT

Data collected by Google Analytics on how visitors interacted with the Public Health Wales website during the third month of 2012 are now available.

Childhood vaccines highlighted during European Immunizations Week

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:00:34 GMT

Public Health Wales is highlighting the importance of childhood vaccinations during European Immunization Week 2012.

Measles cases in Gwynedd continue to rise

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 16:03:23 GMT

Parents across North Wales are being urged to ensure that their children are up to date with both doses of their MMR vaccination following an increase of cases of measles across Gwynedd.

Update on outbreak of cryptosporidiosis associated with Cwmbran farm

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:54:55 GMT

A further four people have been clinically diagnosed with cryptosporidiosis and are linked to the outbreak associated with a farm in Cwmbran.

Professor Simon Smail re-appointed as Non Executive Director of Public Health Wales

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 13:55:44 GMT

Health Minister Lesley Griffiths has announced that Professor Simon Smail has been re-appointed as a Non Executive Director of Public Health Wales.

Call for posters for Welsh Public Health Conference

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 11:06:13 GMT

Poster abstracts are now being accepted for the second Welsh Public Health Conference being held on 18 July in Cardiff.

Flu-like illness at Carmarthenshire residential home

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 17:10:36 GMT

Public Health Wales is investigating an outbreak of flu-like illness at a residential home in Carmarthenshire.

Agenda and papers published for seventeenth Board meeting

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 16:08:31 GMT

The agenda and papers have been published for the seventeenth meeting of the Public Health Wales Board.

Wider determinants of health reports produced at small area level

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 13:52:23 GMT

The Public Health Wales Observatory has published small area reports for each of the seven health board areas which map a number of indicators relating to the wider determinants of health.

Flu outbreaks at Swansea nursing homes

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 09:24:34 GMT

Public Health Wales is investigating flu outbreaks at two nursing homes in Swansea.

TB screening in Rhondda Cynon Taf

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 17:45:11 GMT

A man from the Rhondda Cynon Taf area has been diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis He has been recovering at home and has not been admitted to hospital.

Courses restore confidence for those with chronic conditions

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 10:39:29 GMT

Starting on 16 April, all 708 pharmacies in Wales will be participating in a two week campaign to give patients with long term conditions the confidence and skills to manage their health.

Outbreak of cryptosporidium associated with Cwmbran farm

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 14:31:06 GMT

Public Health Wales and Torfaen County Borough Council with the Animal Health and Veterinary Laboratories Agency are investigating an outbreak of cryptosporidium associated with a farm in Cwmbran.

Welsh Public Health Conference date announced

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 12:01:55 GMT

The second Welsh Public Health Conference will be held on Wednesday 18 July 2012 at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, Cardiff.

Public Health Wales finalist in NHS Wales Awards 2012

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 12:01:53 GMT

Public Health Wales is celebrating after being selected as a finalist in the NHS Wales Awards 2012.

Update on outbreak of gastrointestinal illness, Lampeter

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 16:19:14 GMT

Investigations into an outbreak of gastrointestinal illness at a school in Lampeter have shown that norovirus is the most likely cause.

Public Health Wales website statistics for February 2012 published

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 13:22:26 GMT

Data collected by Google Analytics on how visitors interacted with the Public Health Wales website during the second month of 2012 are now available.

Detailed analysis of Welsh Health Survey produced

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 13:13:15 GMT

A report has been produced which presents findings from the Welsh Health Survey at a more detailed local level.

WCISU Director retires

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 10:38:50 GMT

Dr John Steward, Director of the Welsh Cancer Intelligence and Surveillance Unit (WCISU) is retiring.

Outbreak of gastrointestinal illness, Lampeter

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 15:28:18 GMT

Public Health Wales and Ceredigion County Council are investigating an outbreak of gastrointestinal illness at a school in Lampeter.

Preschool health scheme launched

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 11:25:05 GMT

A preschool scheme aimed at improving the health of Swansea youngsters has been launched by Public Health Wales at the Richard Ley Development Centre in Llansamlet.

Newborn Hearing Screening Wales publishes annual report

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 11:23:56 GMT

The Newborn Hearing Screening Wales programme has published its annual report for 2011, highlighting a successful year.

Porthmadog measles outbreak update

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 10:41:32 GMT

A further six people have been clinically diagnosed with measles in Porthmadog bringing the total number of cases to 42.

Agenda and papers published for sixteenth Board meeting

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 12:12:58 GMT

The agenda and papers have been published for the sixteenth meeting of the Public Health Wales Board.

Responsible drinking encouraged for Wales' final six nations game

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 09:52:27 GMT

Ahead of Wales’ final game in the Six Nations tournament this weekend rugby fans are being reminded to keep Cardiff a safe and enjoyable venue for everyone.

Public and stakeholder engagement strategy consultation opens

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 15:54:24 GMT

A draft Public Health Wales Public and Stakeholder Engagement Strategy has been published for consultation.

Pilot child health surveillance system to be launched in Gwent

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 12:14:58 GMT

Aneurin Bevan Health Board is piloting a child health surveillance system in partnership with the Reproductive and Early Years Pathfinder Programme.

Take the leap and quit smoking

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 16:23:39 GMT

On 14 March 2012, Public Health Wales is working with partners to encourage smokers to 'take the leap' and quit smoking on No Smoking Day.

Cymorth Cymru celebrates success of second conference

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 16:12:06 GMT

Cymorth Cymru, in partnership with Public Health Wales, held a successful conference at The Future Inn, Cardiff on 8-9 March 2012.

Realignment Project communication bulletin March 2012

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 09:16:12 GMT

The Realignment Project has issued a bulletin following a meeting of its Project Board in March.

Porthmadog measles outbreak update

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 16:31:13 GMT

Parents across North Wales are being urged to ensure that their children are up to date with both doses of their MMR vaccination following the outbreak of measles in Porthmadog.

Update of Porthmadog measles outbreak

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 11:33:13 GMT

A further three children have been clinically diagnosed with measles in Porthmadog bringing the total number of cases to 33.

Update: Influenza outbreak in Cardiff Residential Home

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 16:03:25 GMT

Public Health Wales has not been notified of any new cases of Influenza A connected with the Dorothy Lewis Residential Home, Canton, Cardiff.

Staff member shortlisted for UK award

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 12:20:37 GMT

Judith Roberts, Senior Healthy Schools Practitioner for Gwynedd, has been shortlisted for the Pamela Sheridan Innovation in Sex and Relationships Education Award at the first-ever UK Sexual Health Awards, along with her colleague, Louise Orpin, from Sense Interactive CD.

Influenza outbreak in Cardiff Residential Home

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 17:13:43 GMT

Public Health Wales is investigating a number of cases of influenza associated with Dorothy Lewis Residential Home, Canton, Cardiff.

Measles cases rise in Porthmadog outbreak

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 11:37:43 GMT

A further 11 children have been clinically diagnosed with measles bringing the total number of cases to 30 in the outbreak associated with Ysgol Eifionydd School, Porthmadog, Gwynedd.

Update of Porthmadog measles outbreak

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 10:49:28 GMT

Public Health Wales and Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board are urging parents in Gwynedd to get their children vaccinated with MMR following an increase of measles cases associated with Ysgol Eifionydd School, Porthmadog, Gwynedd.

New project makes access to fresh, healthy food easy

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 09:32:26 GMT

Residents in the Llanhilleth ward of Blaenau Gwent will now have better access to fresh fruit and vegetables thanks to a new project being launched.

Sexual health in the over 50s a key discussion point at conference

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:55:55 GMT

The All Wales Sexual Health Network Annual Conference will take place at Cardiff City Stadium on Wednesday, 22 February.

Outbreak of measles in Gwynedd update

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 16:31:31 GMT

Healthy Schools Award at Gladstone Primary School

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 15:27:31 GMT

Rugby fever hit Gladstone Primary School in the run up to the Six Nations tournament when a sporting celebrity visited the school.

Public Health Wales to carry out development work on European database of Hepatitis B

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 14:30:53 GMT

Public Health Wales has been contracted by the European Centre for Disease Control (ECDC) to carryout development work on a proposed Hepatitis B (HBV) database for all of Europe.

Saving lives -- Success for suicide prevention skills training

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 11:05:56 GMT

New research from Public Health Wales shows that training given by Mind Cymru’s Positive Choices project is making a real difference to people’s willingness to discuss and tackle suicide and self harm.

Outbreak of measles in Gwynedd

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 15:14:28 GMT

Public Health Wales and Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board are urging parents in Gwynedd to get their children vaccinated with the MMR vaccine following an increase of measles cases associated with Ysgol Eifionydd School, Porthmadog, Gwynedd.

Public Health Wales website statistics for January 2012 published

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 14:34:06 GMT

Data collected by Google Analytics on how visitors interacted with the Public Health Wales website during the first month of 2012 are now available.

Social media creates clever platform for spreading health messages

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 10:27:20 GMT

Sarah Hope, Principal Health Promotion Specialist with Powys Public Health Team, has returned from a Winston Churchill Travel Fellowship in British Columbia, the healthiest province in Canada, full of ideas that can be translated to enhancing health on her home turf.

Alcohol and sex - a dangerous combination

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 13:54:08 GMT

The North Wales Public Health Team of Public Health Wales is using Valentine’s Day as an opportunity to highlight the impact of rising alcohol consumption on sexual health.

Local Welsh pharmacies provide vital service in deprived areas

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:15:37 GMT

Recent research by the Pharmaceutical Public Health Team reveals that within Wales community pharmacies are more likely to be located in areas of higher deprivation than areas of lower deprivation.

European Public Health Exchange

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:33:34 GMT

Public Health Wales is hosting the 2012 European Public Health Exchange meeting on 8-9 February 2012 at the Temple of Peace and Health, Cardiff.

Health Promotion Library moves to Public Health Wales

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:01:01 GMT

The Health Promotion Library will move from the Welsh Government to Public Health Wales on 1 April 2012.

Prevention and Promotion Programme Publishes Final Report

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:18:54 GMT

New web pages for the final report and recommendations of the National Prevention and Promotion Programme have been published.

Public Health Wales website statistics for December 2011 published

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:17:05 GMT

Data collected by Google Analytics on how visitors interacted with the Public Health Wales website during December 2011 are now available.

Ninth Welsh Immunisation Conference announced

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:11:56 GMT

Booking is now open for the ninth Welsh Immunisation Conference, organised by the Vaccine Preventable Disease Programme of Public Health Wales.

Early years focus for mental health conference

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:50:23 GMT

Delegates at the All Wales Mental Health Promotion Network annual conference will discuss the importance of early years development on mental health and wellbeing.

Cancer Incidence in Wales 2006-10 report published

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:57:54 GMT

The Welsh Cancer Intelligence and Surveillance Unit (WCISU) has published cancer incidence figures in Wales for the diagnosis period from 2006 to 2010.

Cwm Taf eye health equity report published

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:52:57 GMT

The Public Health Wales Observatory has published a profile on eye health equity in Cwm Taf.

Reproductive and Early Years Pathfinder progress report published

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 09:12:25 GMT

A report for the Reproductive and Early Years Pathfinder has been published which highlights the progress made during phase one of the programme.

Articles on enhancing ventilation in homes of children with asthma published

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 13:12:59 GMT

The British Journal of General Practice has published two articles written by members of the North Wales Public Health Team, Wrexham County Borough Council, the Universities of Cardiff, Bangor and Liverpool, and Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board.

Smear campaign spreads across Wales

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 11:38:39 GMT

Cervical Screening Wales is joining forces with a leading Welsh cancer charity, in a bid to encourage women to attend for smear tests.

Public Health Wales is aware of increased reporting of viral gastroenteritis to health services.

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 17:11:59 GMT

Following a recent increase in the number of cases viral gastroenteritis, Public Health Wales is issuing a reminder that people suffering from diarrhoea and vomiting or individuals from households with people suffering from these symptoms should not visit patients in hospital.

Five Nations Health Protection Conference call for papers opens

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:34:07 GMT

The call for papers is now open for this year’s Five Nations Health Protection Conference, which this year takes place in Ireland.

Repeat Prescriptions Introduction of 28 Days Supply

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 15:56:43 GMT

If you are being prescribed a 'repeat medicine' the quantity you are prescribed will be changed so each medicine will last for 28 days.

Flu Vaccinations

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 15:47:51 GMT

If you are within any of the following At Risk categories please contact the Practice to arrange your annual Flu vaccination

Stubbing out smoking in North Wales

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:25:41 GMT

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board has launched its Smoke Free Policy which aims to create a smoke free environment for everyone who visits its properties in North Wales.

Wales first to adopt new cervical screening technology

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 10:24:43 GMT

Cervical Screening Wales will become the first screening programme in the UK to adopt new automated technology.

Successful first two years for Bowel Screening Wales

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:10:14 GMT

Bowel Screening Wales has published a report highlighting a successful first two years of screening.

CARIS Review 2011 published

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 11:08:38 GMT

CARIS, the Congenital Anomaly Register and Information Service for Wales, has published its 2011 annual review.

Statement on Wylfa

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 09:39:25 GMT

In response to an ITV Wales production of Y Byd ar Bedwar on nuclear power at Wylfa in Anglesey, Public Health Wales has issued a statement.

Healthcare achievement award for Public Health Wales staff

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 12:12:37 GMT

Two Public Health Wales staff have won awards for providing exceptional service to healthcare in Wales.

Public Health Wales website statistics for November 2011 published

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 12:25:08 GMT

Data collected by Google Analytics on how visitors interacted with the Public Health Wales website during November 2011 are now available.

Welcome to Programme Management Unit

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 10:10:28 GMT

The Programme Management Unit and its nine staff have been welcomed to Public Health Wales

Agenda and papers published for fifteenth Board meeting

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 09:24:23 GMT

The agenda and papers have been published for the fifteenth meeting of the Public Health Wales Board.

Large differences in healthy life expectancy in Wales found

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 09:28:27 GMT

Men in the least deprived communities of Wales can expect to live in good health for 19 years longer than those in more deprived parts of the country.

Next meeting of Hanson Cement Investigation Response Team

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 13:04:35 GMT

The sixth meeting of the Hanson Cement Investigation Response Team is taking place on Tuesday 6 December 2011.

Minister visits upgraded breast screening centre

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 11:30:25 GMT

The Minister for Health and Social Services, Lesley Griffiths, has visited the Breast Test Wales screening centre in Swansea to see how new state-of-the-art digital equipment is being put to use.

E. coli O157 outbreak in North Wales - update

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 16:31:23 GMT

The Outbreak Control Team investigating the outbreak of E. coli O157 associated with Tir na n-Og nursery, Bangor, met on Friday 25 November to discuss progress on the outbreak.

Action learning - your chance to be involved

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 13:37:07 GMT

The Professional and Organisational Development Team, in partnership with the Centre for the Development and Evaluation of Complex Interventions for Public Health Improvement (DECIPHer), is looking for volunteers to take part in Action Learning Sets.

Dental lead recognised by Royal College of Surgeons

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 09:11:25 GMT

Dr Hugh Bennett,Consultant in Dental Public Health and team leader of the Dental Public Health Team, has been awarded a fellowship in Dental Surgery-by-Election.

Update on E. coli O157 outbreak in North Wales

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 16:22:13 GMT

One additional case of E. coli O157 has been diagnosed in North West Wales, bringing the total number of cases in the outbreak associated with Tir na n-Og nursery, Bangor, to three.

E. coli O157 outbreak in North Wales

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 15:32:11 GMT

Public Health Wales is investigating two confirmed cases of E. coli O157 in North Wales.

Learning log produced

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 10:22:04 GMT

The Professional and Organisational Development Team have designed and produced a new learning log (reflective diary) for anyone working in public health.

Report on antibacterial resistance and usage in Wales published

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 09:47:57 GMT

Public Health Wales is marking European Antibiotic Awareness Day with the publication of a new report on antimicrobial resistance in Wales.

Public Health Wales website statistics for October 2011 published

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 10:25:18 GMT

Data collected by Google Analytics on how visitors interacted with the Public Health Wales website during October 2011 are now available.

Wales participating in Europe-wide survey of healthcare associated infections & antimicrobial usage

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 09:36:49 GMT

Public Health Wales is co-ordinating Wales’s participation in a European study to collect data on healthcare associated infections and antimicrobial usage in hospitals.

Increase in whooping cough highlights the importance of vaccination

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 12:29:35 GMT

An increase in the number of cases of whooping cough in Wales has led Public Health Wales to call on parents to ensure their children receive all their vaccinations.

One new case of E. coli O157 linked to Anglesey nursery

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 15:58:00 GMT

One additional case of E. coli O157 has been diagnosed as part of the outbreak investigation associated with the Tri Ceffyl Bach Nursery on Anglesey.

One new case of E. coli O157 linked to Anglesey nursery

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 16:43:55 GMT

One additional case of E. coli O157 has been diagnosed as part of the outbreak investigation associated with the Tri Ceffyl Bach Nursery on Anglesey.

New cases of E. coli O157 linked to Anglesey nursery

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 17:31:13 GMT

Further testing has been offered to children and adults associated with the Tri Ceffyl Bach Nursery on Anglesey following three cases of E. coli O157 since 13 October 2011.

Public Health Wales website statistics for September 2011 published

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 10:34:52 GMT

Data collected by Google Analytics on how visitors interacted with the Public Health Wales website during September 2011 are now available.

Director of Health and Healthcare Improvement

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 13:21:38 GMT

Dr Hugo van Woerden has been appointed as Director of the Health and Healthcare Improvement Division.

New cases of E. coli O157 at Anglesey nursery

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 09:27:59 GMT

Testing has been offered to children and adults associated with the Tri Ceffyl Bach Nursery on Anglesey following a case of E. coli O157 last week (13 October 2011).

Public Health Practitioner Portfolio Development Support Programme

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 15:55:22 GMT

Applications are invited from public health workers across Wales to the Public Health Practitioner Portfolio Development Support Programme (2011-12).