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 local authority level information for development of joint local health, social care and wellbeing strategies.

Further information

Welsh Health Survey information leaflet

This short leaflet provides a brief overview of the survey, together with some key results.

Welsh Health Survey user guide 

The user guide provides an overview of the survey and a summary of the main reports and datasets available.

National Centre for Social Research (NatCen) website: Welsh Health Survey - Participants (external link)
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 Email list.