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Wellbeing

Where next for wellbeing in Wales?

Following a roundtable launch of the Life in the UK Wales report with the IWA, Carnegie UK break down the opportunities and challenges of putting wellbeing at the heart of decision making in Wales.

15th November (19th November)
  • Politics and Policy
A photograph showing 6 white teenagers engaged in a game of rugby. They are playing on what appears to be a school sportsground with blue concrete, and there is a football goal net is visible in the background. The photograph is focused on two boys who seem to be about to tackle a girl, who is moving at speed and holding the ball. They all seem to be having fun.

Mental Health: What Wales’ Further Education sector can learn from Slovenia

Catherine Lewis, NPTC Group of Colleges Principal, reflects on a recent visit to Slovenia and what Wales could take from the nation’s emphasis on active wellbeing.

16th May (14th May)
  • Politics and Policy

LONG READ: Death of the high street – the solutions are already here

Ani Saunders and Ed Thomas Jones investigate the so-called death of the high street and what can be done to revive Welsh town centres.

23rd January (26th January)
  • People and Places
Rebecca Evans and Cefin Campbell point to the potential benefits of the visitor levy for Wales.

Keeping Wales Beautiful for Future Generations – Not Robbing Peter to Pay Paul

Rebecca Evans and Cefin Campbell point to the potential benefits of the visitor levy for Wales.

28th April (28th April)
  • Voices

Joining Our Voices to Create a Wellbeing Wales 

Wellbeing Economy Alliance Cymru argue that the run-up to the 2021 Senedd elections is the crucial time to put wellbeing economics on the agenda.

8th January (7th January)
  • People and Places

Inside the ‘Pressure-Cooker’

Polly Manning writes that Swansea Prison is failing the men in its care

23rd April (22nd April)
  • Voices

Can the Coronavirus Make Us More Active?

With the public on lockdown, Owen Hathway asks if this is the moment we collectively get up and become more active.

9th April (9th April)
  • Politics and Policy

Sustainability and wellbeing are at the heart of Welsh economy

Ken Skates argues that the Welsh Government’s economic policies are radical, as it views growth in wellbeing and environmental sustainability its main objectives.

27th November (27th February)
  • Politics and Policy

Turning Wales into a compassionate nation

Public policy needs to embrace the concept of kindness for us to be a truly healthier society, writes Dr Rachel Hughes

6th November (5th November)
  • Politics and Policy
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