Public Health Good Practice Scheme launched
Public Health Wales Networks have launched the Public Health Good Practice Scheme with a series of workshops across Wales.
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The scheme, which has been in development for two years, aims to recognise and support good practice in initiatives in the fields of nutrition, physical activity, mental health promotion and sexual health. A database has been developed which provides a systematic approach to sharing information about initiatives in order to prevent duplication, enhance learning and enable decisions about what initiatives to adopt or develop.
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A quality mark will be awarded to projects deemed to have achieved good practice by the Good Practice Advisory Panel chaired by Public Health Wales Chair, Professor Sir Mansel Aylward.Â
The scheme was launched at a series of events held across Wales by the networks for practitioners to find out more about the scheme and how it could benefit their project or organisation. Over 100 people attended from across a range of organisations including Public Health Wales to listen to presentations on the background to the scheme, and a case study to illustrate the application process. Group discussions were also held to explore what the scheme would mean to practitioners and link to initiatives they are involved in.
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Professor Sir Mansel Aylward said: “I am pleased to be involved in this excellent scheme. I believe Public Health Wales has an important part to play in promoting and sharing good practice and this scheme is a good opportunity to do so.â€
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Malcolm Ward, Public Health Promotion Specialist commented, “The events were a great way for the network co-ordinators to get out and meet those working in the various areas of public health. The feedback we have received on the scheme has been very encouraging and we look forward to working with practitioners to recognise good practice.â€
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For more information please visit Public Health Good Practice Scheme.
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