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An evaluation of the impact of Minimum Unit Pricing on small retailers in Scotland found the price of alcoholic drink products previously sold below 50 pence per unit has increased, and retailers felt that the sales of those products most affected by MUP had reduced.

The latest weekly COVID19 report looks at the impact of COVID19 on people from ethnic minorities in Scotland.

New guidance has been published to support local authorities and other key partners to tackle violence against women during and after COVID-19.

A study exploring the impact of Minimum Unit Pricing, on children and young people affected by the harmful alcohol consumption of a parent or carer, has provided an important insight into the lived experience of these families.

Today, we are publishing the first of a series of weekly reports intended to provide a narrative around the statistics and data that are routinely published on COVID19.

Announcement of two local authority representatives joining the Public Health Scotland board.

Update on the importance of children and pregnant women attending immunisation appointments during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

The Minister for Public Health, Sport and Wellbeing Joe FitzPatrick announced the members appointed to Public Health Scotland’s Board.

Scotland’s new national public health body launches today, Wednesday 1 April 2020. The launch of Public Health Scotland comes at a particularly crucial time for the country’s public health.

The work undertaken by Health Protection Scotland continues within Public Health Scotland with no break in service as a result of the move.