Helping public bodies to work together on the root causes of ill health, address inequalities and keep people well through prevention, is the focus of our health and well-being mission.

More than half of the Welsh Government’s budget is spent on health, yet levels of preventable illness and health inequalities remain high and are worse if you live in a low resource area or are Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic.

People desperately need better support from the wider system, to live healthy lives, including more access to local, sustainable, affordable food.

We are helping public bodies and Public Services Boards, so they collaborate to ensure ‘health in all policies’ creates better outcomes for people all across Wales.

Health and Well-being Theory of Change 

We will make it our mission to facilitate a transformation in the way we keep people healthy, with a greater focus on prevention and the long term. As a result, public bodies are working together to tackle the root causes of ill health and addressing health inequalities.

Need

Progress towards a Healthier Wales is too slow.

Preventable illnesses are on the rise and inequalities in health outcomes are high in many communities.

The future burden on health and social care is unsustainable without moving to a more preventative system.

Activity

1. Equip all public bodies to understand their role in preventing ill health and to apply long-term and preventative approaches.
2. Convene public bodies, community groups and others to facilitate learning exchanges on the health agenda.
3. Share good practice examples and advocate for those people doing good things.
4. Ensure organisations outside the NHS use their levers to improve health and well-being, in areas like housing, education, and land use planning.
5. Work with others to better understand the implications of future trends and the potential of future solutions.