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29/05/2026
Diabetes is rising faster than predicted in Wales. One in five adults is already affected.
But Type 2 diabetes can often be prevented. Knowing your risk changes everything.
Two minutes. Free. This Diabetes Prevention Week, find out where you stand. ✅
🔎 Search: "lower my type 2 diabetes risk Wales"
Isobel completed her bowel screening kit without a second thought. 💌
She’d taken part in bowel screening before and never had a problem, and when she noticed occasional bleeding, she put it down to something she’d experienced previously.
After completing her latest test, she was contacted for further investigation. 🩺
Isobel's journey included multiple procedures and surgery to remove a large polyp.
Thankfully, it wasn’t cancer, but it was very close. ❤️
Find out more about bowel screening: https://phw.nhs.wales/bowel-screening/
28/05/2026
Wales’ diabetes crisis is growing faster than predicted — but it doesn’t have to
The number of people living with diabetes in Wales is rising faster than previously projected, new data from NHS Wales has revealed — prompting Public Health Wales and Diabetes UK Cymru to join forces and call on people to know their risk of Type 2 diabetes and act now, so they can live longer, healthier lives tomorrow.
Read more: https://phw.nhs.wales/2026/05/28/wales-diabetes-crisis-is-growing-faster-than-predicted-but-it-doesnt-have-to/
27/05/2026
26/05/2026
A new diabetic eye screening video is now available. 🎥
Knowing what to expect can make all the difference. This new video walks you through the diabetic eye screening appointment step-by-step, helping you feel informed and confident ahead of your visit.
Diabetic eye screening helps protect your sight by finding changes early, often before you notice any symptoms. 💙
The video is available in Welsh, English and BSL.
For more information, visit: https://phw.nhs.wales/resources/diabetic-eye-screening-what-to-expect/
26/05/2026
Heading to the Maes? ☀️
Come visit us today and tomorrow on the National Health Service and More Than Just Words stall (N6) at the Urdd Eisteddfod in Ynys Môn 🎪
Call by for a chat about our Screening, Vaccines and Hapus services and much, much more! 💙
26/05/2026
Enjoying the sunshine? Here are a few simple ways to stay safe while you’re out and about ☀️👇
🕒 Stay in the shade between 11am and 3pm.
🧴 Use SPF 30+ sun cream
🌊 Be aware that open water may look inviting, but it’s still very cold
🧢 Wear a hat, sunglasses, long sleeves and loose clothes to protect your skin.
💧 Drink plenty of water.
24/05/2026
The hot weather is set to stay for another few days, so here are a few simple reminders if you're making the most of it throughout half term ☀️
🕒 Stay in the shade between 11am and 3pm.
🧴 Use SPF 30+ sun cream , even if it’s cloudy.
🧢 Wear a hat, sunglasses, long sleeves and loose clothes to protect your skin.
💧 Drink plenty of water.
🌤️ Checks UV levels on your weather app – if it’s high, be extra careful.
Enjoy the sunshine just don’t let it catch you out!
22/05/2026
It’s set to be a warm one this weekend! ☀️
We know it’s a bit of a rare occasion here in Wales and you’ll want to enjoy it, so here are some simple ways to stay safe in the heat 👇
🌳 Take regular breaks in the shade
💧 Keep hydrated throughout the day
🌊 Be aware that open water may look inviting, but it’s still very cold
❤️ Look out for friends, family and neighbours
🧴 And don’t forget your sunscreen!
Steve and Josh from Bowel Screening Wales joined the Lads & Dads Men’s Mental Well-being CIC group in Bridgend earlier this year and committed to the dip 🌊
Some things can feel daunting before you do them - like plunging into icy water or maybe even doing your bowel screening test. But whether it’s a quick dip in the sea or just a dip of the test stick at home, once it’s done, it’s okay! 💙
Thanks to Lads and Dads for sitting down with us for an honest discussion about health, screening and looking out for each other 🤝
Watch the full conversation on YouTube 🎥
https://youtu.be/NELcDNAmkY8
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