This plan sets out the Public Health Scotland (PHS) commitment to helping minimise the health harm caused by adverse weather in Scotland.

The plan sets out our goals and strategic priorities for the next 3 years to help protect the nation’s health from the following weather-related hazards, all of which can have a significant impact on health:

  • heat
  • cold
  • flooding
  • drought

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Older versions of this publication

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

Last updated: 27 June 2024
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