Publications

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. Due to the holiday period the next update will be Thursday 9 January 2025.

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  • PHS Opening Statement at UK COVID-19 Public Inquiry

    • 14 June 2023
    • Report
    • Corporate information

    The UK Covid-19 Inquiry began hearing evidence for its first investigation into the UK’s preparedness and resilience for a pandemic on Tuesday 13 June 2023. Counsel representing Public Health Scotland (PHS) made an opening statement on 14 June 2023 confirming that PHS is committed to supporting and assisting the Inquiry.

  • Community Benefit Gateway case study: Shopmobility Paisley and District

    • 13 June 2023
    • Case study
    • Place

    The Community Benefit Gateway (CBG) is an online portal which allows NHS suppliers to identify how they can support a local community in Scotland. This case study illustrates Shopmobility Paisley and District’s experience of using the portal and the impact that receiving new mobility equipment had on their users and the wider community.

  • Community Benefit Gateway case study: Ayrshire Cancer Support

    • 13 June 2023
    • Case study
    • Place

    The Community Benefit Gateway (CBG) is an online portal which allows NHS suppliers to identify how they can support a local community in Scotland. This case study illustrates Ayshire Cancer Support’s experience using the CBG portal and the impact this had on the children and young people in their local area.

  • Community Benefit Gateway case study: Garnock Valley Men's Shed

    • 13 June 2023
    • Case study
    • Place

    The Community Benefit Gateway (CBG) is an online portal which allows NHS suppliers to identify how they can support a local community in Scotland. This case study illustrates the Garnock Valley Men Shed’s experience using the portal and the impact that receiving a dishwasher had among their users.

  • Community Benefit Gateway case study: Harbourside Men's Shed

    • 13 June 2023
    • Case study
    • Place

    The Community Benefit Gateway (CBG) is an online portal which allows NHS suppliers to identify how they can support a local community in Scotland. This case study illustrates the Harbourside Men Shed’s experience of using the Community Benefits Gateway portal and the impact that receiving a defibrillator had among their users.

  • Chronic pain waiting times - Quarter ending 31 March 2023

    • 13 June 2023
    • Statistical report
    • Waiting times

    Waiting times for first appointment at chronic pain and pain psychology clinics

  • A&E activity: week ending 4 June 2023

    • 13 June 2023
    • Statistical report
    • Hospital care
    A&E activity: week ending 4 June 2023...

  • Wild swimming: how to swim safely in Scotland's outdoor water

    • 12 June 2023
    • Resources
    • Physical activity

    Wild swimming has become increasingly popular in Scotland and we provide information on some of the risks and the steps you can take to swim as safely as possible

  • Laboratory reports of norovirus in Scotland - Up to week ending week ending 4 June 2023

    • 08 June 2023
    • Statistical report
    • Conditions and diseases

    This report presents provisional information on laboratory reports of norovirus in Scotland compared to the same time last year and the average for the same time period of the previous five years.

  • National respiratory infection and COVID-19 statistics 8 June 2023

    • 08 June 2023
    • Statistical report
    • Population health
    About this release Public Health Scotland (PHS) continue to consider timely ways to provide the public with official statistics. Between 1 June and 5 October 2023, PHS has moved to...