User Guide
This is an overview of the tools and resources available on this website
The WHESP website (Welsh Health Equity Solutions Platform) is an initiative designed to enhance public health decision-making through easy access to a variety of resources, data, and indicators. Below you will find an overview of the various tools and resources available on the WHESP website.
Developed with the overarching goal of improving the well-being of people and communities, WHEST brings together essential tools for researchers, policymakers, and public health professionals. The platform offers evidence-based insights, helping to shape policies that drive positive health outcomes. By consolidating key resources into one platform, WHEST simplifies the process of finding and utilising crucial health data.
Resources
The Resources section is a core feature of the WHESP platform, designed to provide users with access to a library of health-related information. Whether you’re looking for reports, research articles, statistical data, or official guidelines, this section is your go-to hub.
It includes a search tool that allows users to filter resources based on specific criteria, such as topic, type of data, publication date, or health outcome focus. Use this filter to narrow down your search to the most relevant results for you.
Visit the Data Portal to see how the resource filtering system works and to explore the types of information available for your needs.
Data Indicators
The indicator directory is a curated list of various health and social indicators. Indicators are critical data points that allow us to measure and assess different aspects of public health. These can include metrics such as life expectancy, disease incidence rates, mental health statistics, and socio-economic factors that influence health outcomes.
The directory provides an easy way to browse or search for these indicators, offering users access to data sets that can support evidence-based decision-making. This section is particularly useful for anyone conducting research, developing interventions, or measuring the impact of public health initiatives.
You can view the full list of indicators and explore the data by visiting the Indicator Directory page.
Policy Development
The Policy Development section of WHEST is dedicated to assisting users in the formulation and refinement of public health policies. Here, you can find a variety of tools and frameworks designed to help you build policies that are both effective and responsive to current public health challenges.
This section provides a step-by-step guide and best practices for drafting policies that address issues such as health inequalities, chronic diseases, environmental health, and mental well-being. Whether you are working on local or national-level policies, these resources help ensure that your policies are grounded in data and designed for real-world application. Additionally, the policy development tools offered here are flexible, making it easy to adapt them to your specific needs.
To learn more about how to utilise this section, visit the Policy Development page.
Spotlight Features
Spotlight Features is a dynamic part of the WHEST platform, updated to showcase important public health issues, trends, and case studies. Each spotlight focuses on a particular theme or issue, offering in-depth articles, expert opinions, and relevant data that reflect current challenges in public health.
This section serves as a valuable resource for staying informed about emerging topics in health, including the latest research, policy updates, and innovations in public health practices. By focusing on timely and critical issues, Spotlight Features helps you stay ahead of the curve, enabling you to make informed decisions based on the most recent evidence.
Whether you’re a researcher looking to explore new trends, or a policymaker in need of expert insights, this section offers an array of materials that can shape your understanding and influence your work.
You can explore the latest spotlight articles and features by visiting the Spotlight Features page.
For more on the platform’s objectives and mission, visit the About page, where you can learn about its impact and ongoing developments.