Eating for Health - Policy into Action

Imperial Hotel, Llandudno 19 May 2005
Angel Hotel, Cardiff, 15 June 2005

The joint FSA Wales/Welsh Assembly Government nutrition strategy 'Food and Well Being' aims to improve the diet of all people in Wales, particularly those most susceptible to diet and health inequality. Launched in February 2003 by Jane Hutt, the Minister for Health and Social Services, it comprises an action plan ascribing specific actions to FSA Wales/the Welsh Assembly Government, and for lead by other key players.

The theme for these conferences, 'Eating for Health' was fundamental in informing the need for and development of this strategy. Many of the actions embedded in 'Food and Well Being' focus on helping consumers make healthier food choices through practical means, underpinned by maximising potential through partnership working. Furthermore, improving diet and health are central to the Food Standards Agency's aspirations, reflected in 'Eating for Health' being one of the Agency's key aims in its new Strategic Plan for 2005-2010.

These events build on previous 'Food and Well Being' fora held in 2003 and 2004.

• Provide a forum in which to discuss the practicalities of translating policy into action, through a series of talks and workshops to facilitate sharing of experience and ideas
• Update stakeholders on the progress made by FSA Wales and the Assembly in implementing the action plan
• Reflect on delivery of the strategy at the local level and celebrate good practice through presentation of Awards for Food Action Locally (AFAL)
• Encourage and facilitate networking and exchange of ideas among stakeholders and people working to develop and support local food and nutrition initiatives at a local, regional and national level

The full proceedings of the meetings are available at the links below (in English and Welsh launguages).