Welsh Health Survey

Who are the key users?

The Survey is used by a wide range of users, including those working in national and local government, NHS organisations, research and academic settings. It is also useful to a wider general audience, particularly those in Wales.

What is the data used for?

The survey meets a range of needs and is used in many ways, including to:

• provide national estimates of health and health-related lifestyle.
• examine differences between population sub-groups and local areas.
• provide evidence to inform and monitor policies and strategies for promoting better health.
• provide data for setting and monitoring targets and indicators.
• provide a direct measurement of need for heath care for NHS resource allocation.
• provide local authority level information for development of joint local health, social care and wellbeing strategies.

Further information

Welsh Health Survey User Guide
The user guide gives a brief overview of the survey and its outputs.

National Centre for Social Research (NatCen) website: Welsh Health Survey - Participants
Guidance for those that have been invited to take part in the Welsh Health Survey.

Updates

Would you like us to send you occasional updates on the Welsh Health Survey? If so please contact stats.healthinfo@wales.gsi.gov.uk and ask to be added on to the Welsh Health Survey e-mail list.