Publications

​​This FAQ has been developed to support infection prevention and control and clinical teams during the COVID-19 pandemic.

This framework gives clear and simple guidance for those working with patients with preferred communication other than spoken English. It will help NHS staff, interpreting providers and interpreters to ensure interpreting is carried out safely and effectively, to provide patients with a quality service, and support them in their care pathways.

This policy ensures that NHSScotland has a clear, consistent and fair approach to the provision of information and communication support for all. The policy includes both internal and external communication, and should be followed by all NHSScotland staff.

This guidance outlines good communication practices for GPs and the wider practice team when working with BSL users. Many of the principles apply to all those affected by deafness and should be considered when working with patients in general practice who are Deaf.

This paper looks at how transport use changed in Scotland between 23 March 2020 (the start of lockdown) and 6 September 2020 (phase 3 of eased restrictions). It looks at how these changes could affect health and health inequalities and makes recommendations for future action.

This release is a weekly report on epidemiological information on seasonal influenza activity in Scotland. Due to COVID health care services are functioning differently now compared to previous flu seasons so the consultation rates are not directly comparable to historical data.

This release provides data on hospital onset COVID-19 infections in Scotland. A system for monitoring COVID-19 is critical to tracking hospital transmission. This will inform control measures. Please note: this release is produced by National Services Scotland (NSS) who work very closely with PHS.

This review looks at recent evidence on how COVID-19 disease control measures affected people’s diet, physical activity behaviours and weight.

This report provides a range of analyses relating to COVID-19 with a specific focus on patterns associated with the age, sex and deprivation of people affected by the virus.

Findings of annual national dental inspection of p1 children.