Public Health News: May 2012

Growing a healthier older population in Wales

Researchers at the Cardiff School of Health Sciences have been investigating whether outdoor physical and leisure activities may offer more benefits to health in later life compared to indoor activities.  Researchers are keen to hear from anyone involved in a community garden or allotment site who may be interested in getting involved in the study. Email Jemma Hawkins at  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  if you would like more information.

Sexual health and well-being booklet for over 50s

Age Cymru has published a sexual health and wellbeing booklet for the over 50s.  It is available  by ringing 029 2043 1555, or sending an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Charity calls on Welsh public to Rule Out Abuse

Age Cymru has launched a campaign to introduce a legal duty to be placed on public bodies, including local authorities, to investigate cases of abuse or potential abuse reported to them.  

Third Sector internships

 WCVA runs an internship programme. For more information email  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Change4Life Alcohol Campaign

This campaign from Change4Life focuses on encouraging people to drink less alcohol and is supported by a 6 week cycle of TV advertising, a website, an interactive drinks checker and a booklet.   The free booklet 'Don’t let drink sneak up on you' is available by emailing: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   

Funding for lip reading tutors

Welsh Government funding to train lip reading tutors will help reduce social isolation for many of Wales’ deaf and hard of hearing people.

People in Wales cannot identify asbestos in the house

A survey commissioned by the British Lung Foundation has found that 73% of people in Wales are unable to identify asbestos around the home. To raise asbestos awareness, it has launched “http://t.ymlp266.net/ueheaaamhmjaoauealamhe/click.php">Take 5 and Stay Alive” campaign.

(Taken from Public Health newsletter, May 2012)