Roles of organisation

• What is the job role of a GP?


  • They work with individuals who approach them as a first point of contact when they experience poor HWB+R.
  • They communicate and observe to identify a patients’ concerns and how they want them to be addressed.
  • They assess symptoms, make a diagnosis and identify treatments and actions to promote HWB+R.
• What is a benefit of a GP?

  Patients may see the need for change if this behaviour will alleviate their health problems.
• What is a limitation of a GP?


  GPs and patients are more used to a ‘fix it’ approach as opposed to a preventative approach – needs a change in thinking.
• What is the job role of a dentist?

  • Dentists work with individuals to promote good oral health.
  • They diagnose, treat and prevent tooth decay and gum disease.
  • Regular, scheduled check-ups of patients’ teeth and oral health are needed, and dentists will respond as required.
• What is a benefit of a dentist?


  Opportunities for promotion such as good brushing habits and oral hygiene.
• What is a limitation of a dentist?


  Children rely on parents to make and keep appointments. Not all

  parents do this.
• What is the job role of a child psychotherapist?

  There are several allied health professionals, such as art therapists, drama therapists, music therapists, dietitians, occupational therapists, physiotherapists.
• What is a benefit of a child psychotherapist?

  Some roles, e.g. physiotherapists, can naturally lead to conversations such as maintaining a healthy weight to relieve pressure on bones/joints.
• What is a limitation of a child psychotherapist?


  Some roles, such as music therapists, have to work harder at finding the right time to have a conversation.
• What is the political context in which people in health promotion roles operate?


  Means the background in which key issues and responsibilities are being experienced and addressed by the Welsh Government through links between democracy, government and social issues.

  • An example is making sure that legislation such as the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 and strategies such as A Healthier Wales: our Plan for Health and Social Care are implemented.
• What is the environmental context in which people in health promotion roles operate?

  Means people’s surroundings- the climate and air quality. In recent years, Wales has experienced mild, wet winters and hot dry summers, resulting in floods in winter and droughts in summer, affecting the ability to grow crops. There is increasing concern about the food supply in Wales as rural areas and farmers struggle to deal with extremes in temperature.
• What is the settings context in which people in health promotion roles operate?

  Organisations and practitioners deliver health and social care services in diverse settings, or locations.
• What are primary care settings/services?

  GP surgeries, pharmacies, opticians, community midwives and nurses, dentists, hearing care providers and family planning or sexual health clinics.

  • Often the first point of contact for individuals who need care and support.
• What are secondary care settings/services?

  • Provides specialised services for more complex conditions.
  • Individuals may come into contact with community mental health teams, for example, or planned or emergency hospital and medical procedures.
• What are tertiary care settings/services?

  Tertiary care relates to highly specialised treatment for individuals who have a very complex or rare condition, such as neurosurgery and organ transplantation.
• What is the demographic context in which people in health promotion roles operate?

  • Refers to the characteristics of the population, such as age, gender, income, education and employment.
  • Wales has an increasingly older population compared to the rest of the UK. It is predicted that by 2039, there will be a further 44% more people aged over 65 compared to 2014.
• What is the social context in which people in health promotion roles operate?




  • The social context refers to issues affecting society and communities.
  • There are complex social issues in Wales that can affect anyone in any setting, such as poor mental and emotional wellbeing, substance misuse and domestic abuse.
  • Reflect poor health, well-being and resilience and they can lead to unemployment, family breakdown and homelessness.
• How do the contexts work together?

  • All of the different contexts influence each other and they are equally important to improving people’s lives.
  • e.g. Adult unemployment and living in poverty (demographic context) increases stress and an increased risk of children living in that household having adverse childhood experiences (social context). The environmental impact (environmental context) of climate change and limited food supplies is likely to increase food prices, placing a further strain on people living in poverty.
• What is the role of the Welsh Government?

  Its role is to make decisions relating to areas of responsibility:

  • health
  • social services
  • education
  • local government
  • AND develop and implement strategies, and propose Welsh laws to be approved by the Senedd.
• What is the role of Public Health Wales?

  • Works with 7 health boards and 22 local authorities to promote public health across Wales.
  • AND influences the wider determinants of health, promotes healthy behaviours and secures a healthy future for the next generation.
  • AND works with all local authorities across Wales
• What is the role of local authorities?

  The role of local authorities (county councils) is to provide services such as environmental health, education, town and country planning and social services in their local authority area.
• What programmes do local authorities deliver?

  • Families First – supporting families to overcome challenges before they reach crisis point.
  • Flying Start – a programme that focuses on child development.
  • Supporting People – supporting different people to overcome challenges and live independently in their own home or supported housing.
• What is the role of local health boards?

  • The role of health boards is to plan, secure and deliver healthcare services in their area.
  • Local health boards are committed to promoting health, well-being and resilience through prevention, early intervention and responses that meet diverse needs within the population.
• What are the 3 NHS Trusts that deliver with an all-Wales focus? (local health boards)

  • Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust
  • Velindre NHS Trust
  • Public Health Wales.