What we do and how we work

Scotland’s public health challenges

The challenges to public health we have to tackle

Supporting whole system approaches

How we're going to use a whole system approach

Public health approach to prevention

Keeping people healthy and avoiding the risk of poor health, illness, injury, and early death

Strategic plan 2022 to 2025

Our plan to move towards a Scotland where everybody thrives: Public Health Scotland’s strategic plan 2022 to 2025

Action to improve public health in Scotland

We’re working with the wider public health system to reduce inequalities and create a Scotland where everybody thrives.

Digital strategy summary

To deliver a world-class public health system, to maximise the power of digital and data to empower individuals, communities, partners and our staff.

Annual and corporate reports

View our annual and corporate reports

Procurement

Information about procurement processes and strategies

Public Health Scotland Annual Report 2021/22

What we've achieved in 2021 to 2022

End of Year review 2020 to 2021

What we've achieved in 2020 to 2021

COVID-19 Public Inquiries

Information on the COVID-19 Public Inquiries and Public Health Scotland's role in them

Equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI)

Information about PHS's commitment to creating a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion