The Health Challenge Wales Tool Kit is a compendium of interventions that aim to promote health and tackle health inequalities.
English Language Version | Fersiwn Cymraeg
- Forewords - Alan Higgins, President, Chartered Institute of Environmental Health
- Forewords - Chief Medical Officer for Wales
Initiatives
- Hidden salt
Raises awareness of levels of salt in processed foods
- Link to HCW Key Theme: Obesity
- Pilot Authority: Monmouthshire CC
- Contact officer: Gillian Dicken Tel : 01873 735418
- CO2i
Improves energy efficiency of properties occupied by the elderly and vulnerable
- Link to HCW Key Theme: Prevention of Accidents and Injuries Wellbeing
- Pilot Authority: Powys CC
- Contact officer: Chris Evans Tel: 01597 826817
- Anti Spike
Raises awareness of the risk of drink spiking
- Link to HCW Key Theme: Alcohol and Substance Abuse Mental Health & Wellbeing
- Pilot Authority: Anglesey CC
- Contact officer: Luned Gwyn Parry Tel : 01248 752837
- Digital Stories
Raises awareness of risks of alcohol misuse and promotes behaviour change in young people
- Link to HCW Key Theme: Alcohol and Substance Misuse
- Pilot Authority: Caerphilly CBC
- Contact officer:Sian Lewis Tel : 01495 235075
- Moderation Nation
Alcohol Awareness Advertising Campaign
- Link to HCW Key Theme: Alcohol and Substance Misuse
- Pilot Authority: Flintshire CC
- Contact officer:Jackie Jones Tel: 01352 703409
- Alcohol Awareness in schools through PSE
Raises awareness of the risks of alcohol misuse through the school PSE curriculum
- Link to HCW Key Theme: Alcohol and Substance Misuse
- Pilot Authority: Pembrokeshire CC
- Contact officer:Sarah Oliver Tel : 01437 775473
- Steward Training
Off the shelf door steward training package
- Link to HCW Key Theme: Alcohol and Substance Misuse Prevention of Accidents and Injuries
- Pilot Authority: Pembrokeshire CC
- Contact officer:Sarah Oliver Tel : 01437 775473
- Best Bar None
Discouraging binge, and associated crime and violence drinking through Licensing Award Scheme
- Link to HCW Key Theme: Alcohol and Substance Misuse Prevention of Accidents and Injuries
- Pilot Authority: Rhondda Cynon Taff CBC
- Contact officer:Derek James Tel : 01443 744010
- Street Clear
Precluding the drinking of alcohol in public places using the CJ&P Act 2001
- Link to HCW Key Theme: Alcohol and Substance Misuse Prevention of Accidents
- Pilot Authority: Vale of Glamorgan CBC
- Contact officer:Kate Thompson Tel: 01446 709356
- Managing water quality and safety in spa and swimming pools
Management of water quality and legionella control in spa and swimming pools
- Link to HCW Key Theme: Infections (sexually transmitted; healthcare acquired; vaccine preventable; dental decay)
- Pilot Authority: Cardiff CC
- Contact officer:Dennis Gardner Tel: 029 2087 1124
- Condom Card
Giving young people access to free sexual health advice and condoms
- Link to HCW Key Theme: Infections (sexually transmitted; healthcare acquired; vaccine preventable; dental decay)
- Pilot Authority: Torfaen Local Public Health Team
- Contact officer:Rachel Jones Tel: 01495 332154
- Nailing Infections
Preventing spread of infection to clients and staff in nail bars
- Link to HCW Key Theme: Infections (sexually transmitted; health care acquired; vaccine preventable; dental decay)
- Pilot Authority: Torfaen CBC
- Contact officer:Mike Baynham Tel : 01633 648472
- Soap and Water Roadshow
Teaches school children how to wash their hands properly to prevent spread of infections and illnesses
- Link to HCW Key Theme: Infections (sexually transmitted; healthcare acquired; vaccine preventable; dental decay)
- Pilot Authority: Vale of Glamorgan CBC
- Contact officer:Rowan Hughes Tel : 01446 709380
- Work Directory
Signposting DVD to get the economically under active into employment
- Link to HCW Key Theme: Mental Health & Wellbeing
- Pilot Authority: Caerphilly CBC
- Contact officer:Rhiannon Urquhart Tel: 01495 235349
- Under Cover
Sun safety awareness raising initiative addressed at occupationally exposed workers
- Link to HCW Key Theme: Other
- Pilot Authority: Anglesey CC, Gwynedd CC
- Contact officer:Luned Gwyn Parry Tel : 01248 752837
- Cab Safe 2
Uses text messages to provide numbers of licensed Taxis and PHVs
- Link to HCW Key Theme: Other
- Pilot Authority: Carmarthenshire CC
- Contact officer:Sue Watts Tel: 01267 228929
- Food Mapping
Identifying areas where access to a healthy diet may be restricted.
- Link to HCW Key Theme: Other
- Pilot Authority: Ceredigion CC
- Contact officer:Lucy Hancock Tel: 01570 424106
- Sun Shelters
Sun safety awareness – on the beach
- Link to HCW Key Theme: Other
- Pilot Authority: Swansea CC
- Contact officer:Lynette Pothecary Tel: 01792 635600
Other Tool Kit Resources produced by CIEH
- Environmental Health Initiatives that Contribute to Health Challenge Wales – Volume 1
- Eat Clever Food and Life Styles Tool Kit- English Version.doc
- Achieving Smoke Freedom Tool Kit: A guide for local decision makers
- Public Health Skin Cancer Interventions – Tool Kit
