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We release a wide range of research, guidance and statistical publications.

Publications released before 16 March 2020 may be found on the Data and Intelligence, Health Protection Scotland or Improving Health websites.

We release data on infectious diseases on Thursday at 0930. Currently releasing weekly Measles data. 

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  • Cancer waiting times: site specific guidance

    • 21 May 2026
    • Reference materials
    • Cancer
    • Waiting times

    This information is for guidance only and effective from 1 June 2026 based on date of first treatment. Local clinical pathways should be referred to first and foremost. If there is any doubt, follow the local query process.

  • Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy activity 21 May 2026

    • 21 May 2026
    • Statistical report
    • Cancer

    This release by Public Health Scotland (PHS) reports on systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT) activity across NHS services in Scotland. Treatment activity includes the weekly number of appointments and the monthly and annual number of appointments and patients receiving treatment.

  • Public Health Scotland Genetics Genealogy Service annual report 2025

    • 21 May 2026
    • Report
    • Cancer

    The genetics genealogy team supply accurate and comprehensive family history research for patients who have been referred to a clinical genetics service

  • Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy activity 14 May 2026

    • 14 May 2026
    • Statistical report
    • Cancer

    This release by Public Health Scotland (PHS) reports on systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT) activity across NHS services in Scotland. Treatment activity includes the weekly number of appointments and the monthly and annual number of appointments and patients receiving treatment.

  • Ovarian cancer quality performance indicator (QPI) documentation (1 October 2024 onwards)

    • 12 May 2026
    • Reference materials
    • Cancer
    • Performance and monitoring

    Current data sets, data validations and measurability criteria to support QPIs

  • Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy activity 8 May 2026

    • 08 May 2026
    • Statistical report
    • Cancer

    This release by Public Health Scotland (PHS) reports on systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT) activity across NHS services in Scotland. Treatment activity includes the weekly number of appointments and the monthly and annual number of appointments and patients receiving treatment.

  • Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy activity 30 April 2026

    • 30 April 2026
    • Statistical report
    • Cancer

    This release by Public Health Scotland (PHS) reports on systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT) activity across NHS services in Scotland. Treatment activity includes the weekly number of appointments and the monthly and annual number of appointments and patients receiving treatment.

  • Cisplatin and gemcitabine for neoadjuvant treatment of adults with muscle invasive bladder cancer (MIBC): SMC2880

    • 28 April 2026
    • Statistical report
    • Cancer

    The aim of this work is to capture real-world evidence from Scotland to support Health Technology Assessment by the Scottish Medicines Consortium.

  • Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy activity 23 April 2026

    • 23 April 2026
    • Statistical report
    • Cancer

    This release by Public Health Scotland (PHS) reports on systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT) activity across NHS services in Scotland. Treatment activity includes the weekly number of appointments and the monthly and annual number of appointments and patients receiving treatment.

  • Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy activity 16 April 2026

    • 16 April 2026
    • Statistical report
    • Cancer

    This release by Public Health Scotland (PHS) reports on systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT) activity across NHS services in Scotland. Treatment activity includes the weekly number of appointments and the monthly and annual number of appointments and patients receiving treatment.