We release a wide range of research, guidance and statistical publications.

Publications released before 16 March 2020 may be found on the Data and Intelligence, Health Protection Scotland or Improving Health websites.

We release data on infectious diseases on Thursday at 0930. Currently releasing weekly Measles data. 

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  • Delayed discharges in NHS Scotland monthly - Figures for October 2025

    • 02 December 2025
    • Statistical report
    • Delayed discharges

    Monthly information relating to people experiencing a delay in their discharge from hospital.

  • Accessible information policy

    • 01 December 2025
    • Policy
    • Corporate information

    Public Health Scotland produces a large amount of information through a variety of channels. It is vital that we do not unintentionally exclude anyone from accessing our information.

  • Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy activity 27 November 2025

    • 27 November 2025
    • Statistical report
    • Cancer

    This release by Public Health Scotland (PHS) reports on systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT) activity across NHS services in Scotland. Treatment activity includes the weekly number of appointments and the monthly and annual number of appointments and patients receiving treatment.

  • Laboratory reports of norovirus in Scotland - Up to week ending 23 November 2025

    • 27 November 2025
    • Statistical report
    • Conditions and diseases

    This report presents provisional information on laboratory reports of norovirus in Scotland compared to the same time last year and the average for the same time period of the previous five years.

  • Viral respiratory diseases in Scotland surveillance report 27 November 2025

    • 27 November 2025
    • Statistical report
    • Population health
    About this release As part of Public Health Scotland’s commitment to providing clear, concise and accessible viral respiratory data, there have been some improvements to the...
  • A guide to impact assessments and related tools in Scotland

    • 26 November 2025
    • Resources
    • Equality

    This document provides an overview of the range of impact assessments and related tools in use in Scotland and how they relate to Health Impact Assessment (HIA).

  • Recommendations on the minimum consideration of health in an Integrated Impact Assessment

    • 26 November 2025
    • Resources
    • Equality

    These two documents form part of the SHIIAN recommendations on the minimum consideration of health in an Integrated Impact Assessment (IIA). SHIIAN is the Scottish Health and Inequalities Impact Assessment Network.

  • Health Impact checklist

    • 26 November 2025
    • Resources
    • Equality

    This checklist helps identify potential impacts during a stakeholder workshop (step 3 of the Health Impact Assessment (HIA) process). It can also be used as part of the screening step to consider whether to undertake an HIA.

  • A guide to Health Impact Assessment

    • 26 November 2025
    • Resources
    • Equality

    This document provides support and guidance for practitioners undertaking Health Impact Assessment (HIA) or considering health as part of an Integrated Impact Assessment (IIA).

  • Introduction to Health Impact Assessment

    • 26 November 2025
    • Resources
    • Equality

    This document gives a brief introduction to Health Impact Assessment (HIA). It can also be used to provide advance information for people attending an HIA stakeholder workshop.