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In our latest blog, Paul Johnston, PHS Chief Executive, reflects on the recent trends in Scotland's life expectancy data, and the work taking place through the Collaboration for Health Equity in Scotland (CHES) to increase life expectancy and reduce health inequalities.

Scotland qualifying for the 2026 World Cup highlights the impact of long-term teamwork, planning and shared ambition. In this blog, Dr Rishma Maini, Consultant in Public Health at Public Health Scotland (PHS), uses football as a metaphor to illustrate how improving health requires coordinated effort across the whole system, with everyone playing a role in helping people live healthier, more fulfilling lives.

May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month, and Dr Selene Huntley, Advanced Healthcare Scientist at Public Health Scotland, explains the best ways to prevent tick bites, top tips to remove them correctly, and the symptoms of Lyme disease to look out for.

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Arts engagement is not a luxury. It is a lifeline. Health Arts Scotland 2026 takes place this week and, in this blog, Dr Shahnoor Minhas Amin, Public Health Registrar at Public Health Scotland (PHS) explains the powerful link between the arts and health, and why it’s a critical tool for tackling health inequalities.

In our latest blog, we’re shining a spotlight on HPV Awareness Day and the importance of protecting everyone from HPV‑related diseases. With insights from Dr Kirsty Roy and the Throat Cancer Foundation, we explore what HPV is, why prevention matters and what more can be done to ensure equal access to life‑saving vaccination and screening. Read on to learn how we can work together to reduce preventable cancers and create a healthier future for all.

The Joint Committee for Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has recommended changes to the childhood vaccination schedule based on latest scientific evidence to support high levels of protection for children. Consultant in Public Health from our Vaccination and Immunisation Division, Dr Daniel Chandler, outlines the changes to the schedule in our latest blog.

A clear guide to the vaccines offered from age 65 in Scotland, including flu, pneumococcal, shingles, COVID‑19 and RSV. Learn what’s offered and when.

The challenge of measuring smoking related diseases and deaths can be complex. Craig Collins, Service Manager, Health Harms Intelligence, explains the reason behind the change in measuring smoking harms.

In our latest blog, Dr Rishma Maini, Consultant in Public Health and Co-lead of the Clinical Health Intelligence and Research Division at PHS, reflects on the year ahead as a chance to renew focus on the public health challenges affecting people across Scotland. Dr Maini also introduces our forthcoming ten-year strategy, designed to tackle these issues and drive meaningful change.