Public Health Wales has released the latest “Time to Talk Public Health” report, summarizing insights from 2,091 panel members surveyed in November 2024. The survey addressed key public health topics, including healthy life expectancy, awareness of health services, vaccines, and the impact of stop and search as a violence prevention approach.
Key findings:
- Healthy life expectancy: 58% of respondents rated their health as good or very good.
- Health services awareness: 42% would contact their GP first if uncertain about a health condition, while 28% would utilize NHS 111 Wales.
- Vaccines: 54% had heard of RSV, but only 32% were aware of the RSV vaccine.
- Stop and search: 40% were knowledgeable about stop and search procedures, with 44% expressing they would feel scared or embarrassed if stopped.
For comprehensive findings and further details, please refer to the full report here