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.

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  • NHS waiting times - 18 weeks referral to treatment - Quarter ending 30 September 2023

    • 28 November 2023
    • Statistical report
    • Waiting times

    Performance against 18 weeks referral to treatment standard

  • Community pharmacy contractor activity - Data for April to June 2023

    • 28 November 2023
    • Statistical report
    • Pharmacy and prescribing

    Pharmaceutical care services provision by community pharmacies

  • A&E activity: week ending 19 November 2023

    • 28 November 2023
    • Statistical report
    • Hospital care
    A&E activity: week ending 19 November 2023...
  • IVF waiting times in Scotland - Quarter ending 30 September 2023

    • 28 November 2023
    • Statistical report
    • Waiting times
    About this release This release by Public Health Scotland (PHS) provides an update on how long eligible patients waited from referral to a screening appointment for in vitro...
  • 2022 Cancer staging data 28 November 2023

    • 28 November 2023
    • Statistical report
    • Cancer
    About this release This release by Public Health Scotland (PHS) presents data examining the impact of COVID-19 on cancer staging distributions, with the focus of the report being...
  • Diagnostic waiting times - Waits for key diagnostic tests 28 November 2023

    • 28 November 2023
    • Statistical report
    • Waiting times

    Waiting times for patients for a key diagnostic tests

  • You're pregnant! Scans and tests

    • 27 November 2023
    • Translation and accessible formats
    • Births and maternity
    • Screening

    This booklet explains the screening and diagnostic tests you can have in pregnancy. Screening in pregnancy involves simple tests that help to find out the chances of you or your baby having a health condition, so you and your baby can have treatment early if needed.

  • RADAR A to Z: A guide to common drug names in Scotland

    • 27 November 2023
    • Resources
    • Drugs

    This guide has been produced by the RADAR Team at Public Health Scotland (PHS). The purpose of this document is to provide a resource for emergency service call handlers to appropriately identify, categorise and coordinate the response to emergency call outs involving drugs. It includes key street names of common drugs as well as brief descriptions of drug types and categories.

  • Your pregnancy, your choice

    • 27 November 2023
    • Resources
    • Screening

    This booklet explains what you need to know after getting a higher-chance screening result for Down’s syndrome, or Edwards’ syndrome or Patau’s syndrome

  • Your baby! Tests offered

    • 27 November 2023
    • Resources
    • Screening

    This booklet explains what conditions your baby can be tested for and what the tests involve. The newborn screening tests offered to all babies in the first few days and weeks of their life aim to ensure conditions are identified and treatment is started as soon as possible.