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New figures from National Records of Scotland show that life expectancy in Scotland has increased in the latest three-year period (2022–2024)*. Life expectancy remains similar to pre-pandemic levels and continues to be lower than in other UK nations.  Males and females living in Scotland’s most deprived areas can expect to live around 13. 2 and 10. 5 fewer years, respectively, than those living in our least deprived areas.

Overview of the latest data Main points In 2023/2024, there were 51,780 discharges with mental health conditions from all specialties, an increase of 9% from 2022/2023. Since...

All women in Scotland, aged 25 to 64, are invited to have a cervical screening test

All women in Scotland, aged 25 to 64, are invited to have a cervical screening test

All women in Scotland, aged 25 to 64, are invited to have a cervical screening test

All women in Scotland, aged 25 to 64, are invited to have a cervical screening test

New data published today by Public Health Scotland (PHS) provides clear evidence that this year’s vaccine is doing a good job of preventing severe flu.

All women in Scotland, aged 25 to 64, are invited to have a cervical screening test

All women in Scotland, aged 25 to 64, are invited to have a cervical screening test

The briefing sets out the range of evidence-based actions that could be taken to prevent and reduce harm from alcohol, building on the progress that has been made through minimum unit pricing. We expect these actions, taken together, could reverse current trends in terms of harm from alcohol, and would reduce the burden that alcohol-related conditions place on our health and social care services.