Research into the prevalence and impact of ACEs in Wales demonstrates the cumulative effects of ACEs and the increased risk of health-harming behaviours, poor mental wellbeing and increased risk of physical and mental ill health.

Everyone has a part to play in tackling and mitigating the impact of ACEs. We can break the cycle of ACEs at any stage: it’s never too late. Preventing ACEs in a single generation or reducing their impacts can benefit not only those children but also future generations in Wales.

The ACE Support Hub has begun exploring the theme of ‘ACE-/ Trauma-Informed’ Universities with Universities Wales, and other colleagues, with agreement to develop a framework and set of principles for higher education institutes in Wales.

This event is aimed at staff working in universities in Wales as student wellbeing leads, workforce / learning and development leads; staff who are working on student/staff health and wellbeing; or who have an interest in improving the whole setting approach to health and wellbeing in their institution.

Attendees will be asked to help us explore what it means to be an ACE-Informed Higher Education Institute, sharing good practice and informing the development of the framework and set of principles. Attendees are encouraged to familiarise themselves with Wales’ ACE Research https://www.aceawarewales.com/resources in order to be able to engage with the discussions.

If you have any access, dietary or allergy requirements or would like to participate in Welsh please let us know ACE@wales.nhs.uk