Media enquiries

Public Health Scotland does not have a role in responding to enquiries about NHSScotland policy or the provision of local services. Our primary role is to work with others to produce, share and implement knowledge of what works to improve, and protect, the health and wellbeing of the people of Scotland.

If you have a media enquiry relating to our work, please contact the Communications and Engagement team on 0131 275 6105 (this number can also be used out of normal business hours).

You can also email your enquiry to us.

Email the Communications and Engagement team

Local Authority services

If your media enquiry relates to local services delivery by a Local Authority, you should contact the relevant Local Authority. 

View contact details for Scottish Local Authorities

National health policy

If you are a member of the media and your enquiry relates to national health policy, you should contact the Scottish Government Communications team on 0131 244 0222.

Local health services

If your media enquiry relates to local health services you should contact the relevant local Health Board.

Find local Health Board details

Last updated: 06 October 2022