Building health: a call to action to improve the wellbeing of North Wales

North Wales can tackle health inequalities by working together to strengthen the building blocks which support everyone’s wellbeing, a new report has found

Our Executive Director of Public Health Dr Jane Moore used her annual report to call for public services, communities and individuals to take action which will enable more people to thrive. 

The report, titled Building Health, shows how our health is not constructed in isolation – and how more people can live longer and healthier lives if they are able to rely on firm foundations.

These include fair work, education, secure housing, and good transport links, as well as health services – plus things like better opportunities to eat more healthily, to join community and leisure activities, and to move our bodies more often.

Building blocks of health and wellbeing

“The building blocks of health and wellbeing shape our lives long before we enter a clinic or a hospital,” Dr Moore said.

“Health is shaped by the society we build, the communities we nurture, and how we, as individuals, are able to navigate the challenges and opportunities we encounter. 

“This report is a call to action — for public services, communities, and individuals — to build health together, block-by-block, for a fairer and healthier future. From early years support to active travel, from arts in health to social prescribing, it highlights some practical actions that can strengthen wellbeing across North Wales.”

The Director of Public Health Report is an independent annual report on the health of the population of North Wales published by law under the Health and Social Care Act 2012. 

Dr Moore’s report for 2025 was considered and approved by members of the health board at their meeting last month. 
 

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