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PHS welcomes Transport Scotland’s route-map to achieving a 20% reduction in car kilometres by 2030 and has published an evidence briefing to support the policy on behalf of the Public Health and Sustainable Transport Partnership group.

In partnership with COSLA and sportscotland, we have produced a paper which outlines the benefits of physical activity to our health and wellbeing.

The new look PHS COVID-19 and Winter Weekly Report has published for the first time today. Each Wednesday, the refocused report will support the reader in drawing insights from a wider range of existing metrics around COVID-19 and winter pressures.

As part of our continuous review of reporting, Public Health Scotland will implement some changes to our COVID-19 Weekly Report and Daily Dashboard in the coming weeks.

Those eligible for the flu and COVID-19 vaccines this winter are urged to come forward for vaccination.

Scotland’s winter vaccination programme is set to begin on Monday 4 September for those eligible.

Parents and carers of children aged 2 and above are encouraged to ensure their child gets their flu vaccine ahead of winter. The expansion of the flu programme to include secondary...

Our forthcoming Annual Review will take place on Monday 13 November 2023 at 11am. An NHS Annual Review is the formal event where health boards are publicly held to account by...

Ruth Glassborow has been appointed as the new Director of Place and Wellbeing at Public Health Scotland (PHS). Ruth will join PHS from Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS) from...

People who have received two doses of COVID-19 vaccine are far better protected against death from the virus than those who are unvaccinated, however, there are certain characteristics which can make people more vulnerable.