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We know it’s hot, but don’t jump straight into cold water Cold water shock can hit in seconds (even during a heatwave!)

➡️ Step in slowly
➡️ Let your body adjust
➡️ Avoid jumping or diving straight in

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Jun 25

Do you know the signs of heatstroke? 🥵 With a weather warning still in place, it’s important to be aware of what to look out for 👇

⚠️ If someone has signs of heatstroke, call 999 immediately.

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Jun 24

A red weather warning for extreme heat is in place across Wales⚠️☀️

Take extra care and check in on older relatives, neighbours and anyone who may be more affected by the heat ⬇️

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Jan 8

⚠️❄️ Weather warnings for snow and ice have been issued across Wales.

Here are some tips to keep well 👇:
🤝Check in on loved ones and neighbours.
🏡Stay indoors if you don’t need to go out.
🧤Wear plenty of thin layers.
☕Have plenty of hot drinks and food throughout the day.

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Dec 8, 2025

⚠️Severe rain and flood warnings across Wales⚠️
Look out for neighbours and loved ones if you're able to.
Stay out of floodwater - even shallow water can be dangerous or contaminated.
Follow advice from @NatResWales, your local council & emergency services for the latest updates.

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Nov 17, 2025

⚠️ Storm Claudia update
If you’re cleaning up, please take care:

• Avoid floodwater - if you must go in, wear waterproof gloves/boots
• Don’t use flooded electricals
• Never use generators indoors
• Feeling unwell after contact? Call NHS 111

More: phw.nhs.wales/news/public-he…

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Nov 15, 2025

#MONMOUTH #StormClaudia

🧤During clean-up, wear protective clothing and wash hands after.
⚠️ Do not use a generator indoors.
🤝 Check in on your neighbours and loved ones.
🚨Follow the advice from the emergency services.

More information: phw.nhs.wales/services-and-t…

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Aug 9, 2025

#Advice🚰 Water shortages in Flintshire? Dwr Cymru Welsh Water has set up bottled water stations with safe drinking water for cooking & washing. Safe for baby formula when boiled & cooled. Keep drinking water normally & wash hands regularly. More tips: phw.nhs.wales/.../environmen…

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Jan 23, 2025

🌧️ Amber wind warnings are in place for North Wales on Friday, with Yellow wind warnings in place for the rest of Wales.
🏠 Prepare to protect your property and people from injury. Check for loose items outside your home and plan how you could secure them.

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Jan 2, 2025

❄️ Yellow snow and ice warnings forecast for Wales this weekend

✅ Stay updated with local weather reports.
🚗 Plan journeys and check travel updates.
🚨Follow advice from emergency services.
💙Look out for loved ones and neighbours, especially those who may need extra support.

Met Office - Wales@metofficeWales · Jan 1, 2025

Yellow warning of snow affecting Wales metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnin…

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Dec 6, 2024

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A red weather warning has been issued for parts of Wales.

At 6:45pm on 06/12/2024, the Emergency Alert System will send a message to all mobiles within the affected areas.

The warning means that there is a potential risk to life. Please take care and follow advice to stay safe.

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Dec 6, 2024

🌧️ #StormDarragh is forecast to impact parts of Wales this weekend.

📡 Stay updated with local weather reports
🗺️ Plan journeys ahead
🚨 Follow advice from emergency services
❤️ Look out for loved ones and neighbours

For more tips on staying safe, visit phw.nhs.wales/services-and-t…

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Nov 4, 2024

📢 Join us at the Wellbeing Economy Cymru Festival of Ideas on Mon 18th of November 2024 at Swansea Arena.

Your voice matters in building a Wellbeing Economy in Wales, placing the health of people and the planet at its core.🌍

Sign up: eventbrite.co.uk/e/wellbeing-ec… #WellbeingEconomy

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Oct 30, 2024

#NEWS | Public Health Wales is aware of the case of Clade I Mpox reported in England.

We can confirm that there are no Mpox Clade I cases currently reported in Wales.

The overall risk to the UK population of Mpox remains low.

phw.nhs.wales/news/statement…

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Sep 27, 2024

📣Calling all secondary school staff responsible for health & well-being.

Join us to learn about the proposed national Minimum Standards for the Welsh Network of Health & Well-being Promoting Schools.

Events:
📍7 Oct – Dragon Hotel, Swansea
📍22 Oct – Venue Cymru, Llandudno

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Aug 29, 2024

#NEWS | Public Health Wales extends a warm welcome to Pippa Britton OBE as the new Chair of our Board 👏.

Pippa will join Public Health Wales starting from 1 December 2024 for a four-year term.

Read more 👇:
phw.nhs.wales/news/new-chair…

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Jul 17, 2024

#NEWS A new “game-changing” vaccination programme will provide protection against Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), the most common childhood respiratory infection, for the first time in Wales and the rest of the UK.

Read more: phw.nhs.wales/news/new-vacci…

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Jul 17, 2024

#NEWS Public Health Wales, alongside a range of partners, has opened a national conversation on mental wellbeing. The new Hapus programme aims to inspire people in Wales to take part in activities that protect and improve mental wellbeing.

Read more: phw.nhs.wales/news/national-…

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Jul 15, 2024

#NEWS Public Health Wales is urging parents to ensure that their children complete their full course of MMR vaccines, as it confirms that the measles outbreak in Gwent which was identified in April 2024 has now concluded.

Read more: phw.nhs.wales/news/importanc…

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Jul 12, 2024

📣#JOBS | We’re looking for an experienced professional for our News & External Affairs Team.

If you’re passionate about #news, impactful storytelling and driving positive change, we want you!

👉 phw.nhs.wales/careers/commun…

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