government initiatives and campaigns

Thinking Positively

A framework for emotional health in schools and Early Years; builds psychological resilience and mental well-being by teaching children coping mechanisms early.

​Social Prescribing and Care Navigation

Linking patients to non-medical community support (e.g., clubs or advice); improves social well-being by reducing loneliness and building community networks.

​Prosperity for All

The Welsh national strategy to grow the economy and fairness; targets socio-economic determinants like income to improve financial well-being and reduce chronic stress.

​Tackling Poverty Action Plan

A strategy to reduce the causes and consequences of low income; improves physical health by increasing disposable income for better nutrition and housing.

​Child Poverty Strategy for Wales

A targeted plan to reduce the impact of poverty on children; aims to prevent Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and build long-term emotional resilience.

​Community Networks (Primary Care One Wales)

Integrating local health and social care providers into "clusters"; promotes well-being by providing care "close to home" and improves system resilience.

​Make Every Contact Count (MECC)

Training frontline staff to have brief, opportunistic health conversations; promotes primary prevention and behavior change to protect long-term physical health.

​Supporting People Programme

Provides housing-related support for vulnerable groups; promotes independence, dignity, and well-being by providing a stable foundation for health.

​Talk to Me 2

The Welsh national suicide and self-harm prevention strategy; improves psychological well-being by reducing stigma and building community resilience through early identification.

​The First 1,000 Days

Focuses on child development from conception to age two; vital for building long-term biological and psychological resilience by preventing ACEs.

​Designed to Smile

A supervised tooth-brushing and fluoride program in schools; improves physical health and social well-being by preventing dental pain and decay.

​Flying Start

Intensive support (childcare and health visiting) for families in deprived areas; builds social resilience and ensures children are "school ready" to improve life chances.

​Welsh Network of Healthy School Schemes (WNHSS)

Encourages schools to embed health in their curriculum; tackles the childhood obesity trend and builds physical health and intellectual well-being.

​Health Challenge Wales

A national focus on individual and organizational responsibility for health; promotes a positive definition of health through community participation.

​Help Me Quit

The national smoking cessation service; improves physical health and increases disposable income, directly reducing health inequalities caused by smoking.

​Beat Flu

An annual vaccination campaign for vulnerable groups; protects physical resilience and maintains independence by preventing hospital admissions.

​Keep Well, Keep Warm, Keep Safe

Targeted at older people to ensure home safety and heating in winter; prevents respiratory issues and reduces emotional anxiety.