Public Health Wales

Public Health Wales

@PublicHealthW

We are the national public health agency in Wales. Cymraeg: @IechydCyhoeddus

Wales https://phw.nhs.wales/ Joined 2011-10-20 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

70,452

Followers

1,377

Following

15,204

Tweets

51.4

Avg Engagement

390

Listed

Yes

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @PublicHealthW's Twitter/X presence across multiple dimensions. We analyze tweet content, engagement patterns, audience demographics, posting habits, and network connections to provide actionable insights about this account's social media strategy and influence.

Account Classification

  • Account Size: Mid-Tier (10K+)
  • Account Age:2011-10-20
  • Verification:Yes
  • Location:Wales

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3,227
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:17.1
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:34.3
  • Followers Analyzed:10,000

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3,227 tweets

The account has moderate engagement with an average of 272 likes and 165 retweets per tweet. Verified accounts make up 0.4% of its followers, indicating a mix of public and private engagement.

17.1

Avg Likes/Tweet

34.3

Avg Retweets/Tweet

55,185

Total Likes

110,596

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

6

Median Likes

12

Median Retweets

51

75th Percentile

12,342

Top Tweet

0.73

Engagement per 1K Followers

Normalized influence metric

Viral Spikes

Engagement Pattern

Few posts get most engagement

Posting Behavior

Content style and format preferences

Mixed

Balanced content approach

58.8%

Original

6.8%

Replies

31.6%

Retweets

2.8%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

0.0%

With Media

93.6%

With Links

30.6%

With #Tags

40.1%

With @Mentions

40.7%

With Emojis

236

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Broadcast

Focuses on original content over replies

0.12

Reply/Original Ratio

0.09

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Highly Bursty

Posts in concentrated bursts

88.3%

Weekday Posts

11.7%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#keepwalessafe (139) #vaccinationsaveslives (77) #covid19 (47) #howareyoudoing (34) #holidaysafe (33) #helpushelpyou (31) #stayhome (19) #mentalhealthawarenessweek (18) #wales (18) #respectthewater (16)

Most Mentioned

@welshgovernment (264) @publichealthw (154) @wghealthandcare (53) @improvementcym (43) @cv_uhb (38) @healthywork_hww (36) @nhs111wales (33) @fmwales (33) @phrewales (27) @welshblood (24)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3,227 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 1,899 (59%)
Replies 220 (7%)
Retweets 1,019 (32%)
Quote Tweets 89 (3%)

What This Reveals About Their Strategy

This is a content-creator focused account that primarily shares original thoughts, ideas, and media. With original content dominating their feed, they position themselves as a source of new information rather than a curator. This strategy works well for establishing thought leadership.

The 1,019 retweets (32% of activity) show they also amplify content from others, which helps build relationships with other accounts and provides value to followers by surfacing relevant content.

Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing

Based on 3,227 tweets

Engagement by Hour (UTC)

Posting Frequency Over Time

Timing Insights

Understanding when an account posts and when their audience is most responsive provides valuable competitive intelligence. The charts above show when this account's content receives the most engagement, which often correlates with when their specific audience is most active on the platform.

Peak posting times vary significantly based on an account's audience demographics, timezone distribution, and content type. Accounts with global audiences often see engagement spread across multiple time windows, while those with regional focus may have more concentrated peaks.

Audience Demographics

Based on 10,000 followers

The primary audience includes residents of Wales, healthcare professionals, and individuals seeking reliable health information. The use of Welsh suggests a focus on reaching Welsh-speaking communities.

Average

Audience Quality

28.3%

Suspicion Index

42.6%

Low-Quality %

13

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

50.1%

Empty Bio

46.0%

<10 Tweets

6.0%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

48.3%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

86.9%

No URL

35.2%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.

17,421,868

Total Potential Reach

13

Median Follower Reach

105

75th Percentile Reach

4.9%

>1K followers

0.4%

>10K followers

0.1%

>50K followers

0.1%

>100K followers

Creator vs Consumer Split

Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).

33.8%

Creators

3,377 accounts

20.3%

Consumers

2,027 accounts

46.0%

Dormant

4,596 accounts

36

Verified Followers

0.36% of total

7.8%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

0.11

Median Follow Ratio

follower/following

Follower Influence Distribution

How many followers do their followers have?

Follower Account Age

How long have followers been on Twitter?

Geographic Distribution

Top locations where followers are based (from those who share location data):

Wales, United Kingdom (508) Cardiff, Wales (310) United Kingdom (163) Wales (152) Cardiff (120) Swansea, Wales (105) South Wales (71) London, England (58) UK (56) Newport, Wales (56)

36

Verified Followers

0.36% of total

923

Protected Accounts

9.23% of total

4 years

Avg Account Age

of their followers

Notable Followers (By Influence)

Top accounts following this user, sorted by their follower count:

Username Followers Profession Interests
@JohnCena 14,093,962 Wrestler Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion
@HelenBevan 132,722 Transformation Officer ideas, inspiration, learning
@nesta_uk 114,282 Innovation Agency innovation, social good, solutions
@UKChange 112,872 Activism News, updates, campaigns
@janemerrick23 106,264 Journalist Politics, Allotment, Knitting
@Visiongeo 88,956 Philanthropist NGO funding, Philanthropy, Travel
@ZSCoban 75,085 Writer Magazine, Memory, Dream
@LSEpoliticsblog 71,364 Political Analysts British politics, analysis, debate
@IainRWhite 70,198 Political Analyst #FBPE
@foodgov 61,091 Regulatory Agency food safety, authenticity, sustainability

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

health (656) views (486) wales (417) student (231) public (226) love (225) nurse (196) cardiff (183) university (180) mum (180)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#nhs (17) #publichealth (16) #mentalhealth (11) #annibyniaeth (10) #wales (10) #fbpe (10) #healthcare (8) #wellbeing (7) #cardifftrained (7) #health (6)

4,992

Followers With Bio

5,008

Followers Without Bio

49.92%

% With Bio

50.08%

% Without Bio

Why Audience Demographics Matter

Understanding who follows an account reveals the type of influence they hold. Accounts followed primarily by users with few followers indicate broad, mainstream appeal. Those with many high-follower followers have greater potential for content amplification through secondary sharing.

Account age distribution also tells a story: a follower base with many new accounts might indicate recent viral growth, while established followers suggest long-term, stable influence. Geographic data helps understand the cultural context and timezone spread of the audience.

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Viral Tweets

Top 5 by likes+RTs from 3,227 analyzed

24,332

Combined Engagement

0

Total Likes

24,332

Total Retweets

4,866

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

20%

With Hashtags

100%

With @Mentions

60%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Public Health Pandemic Response Health Education Welsh Language Transparency Vaccination School Guidelines

Key Insights & Takeaways

The account frequently shares links to official dashboards and statements, emphasizing transparency and real-time updates. It provides clear, actionable advice on health-related topics such as vaccination and school attendance. The use of both English and Welsh highlights a commitment to inclusivity and accessibility.

Strengths

  • + Established follower base of 70,452
  • + Strong original content creation
  • + Active presence with consistent posting

Opportunities

  • ~ Optimize posting times for peak engagement windows
  • ~ Analyze top-performing content for replicable patterns
  • ~ Leverage geographic concentration for targeted content
  • ~ Explore collaboration potential with followed accounts

Summary

This analysis of @PublicHealthW reveals an growing Twitter presence with 70,452 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 51.4 engagements per tweet. Key strengths include consistent posting and an engaged audience, with opportunities to further optimize timing and content strategy based on the patterns identified in this report.

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About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of followers, following, and recent tweets. It evaluates structure, quality, and behavior, not historical growth. Metrics like growth rate, momentum, churn, or spike analysis require time-series data which is not available from a single snapshot.

Data collected and analyzed by twtData | Analysis date: Dec 16, 2025