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  • Acute hospital activity and NHS beds information (quarterly) - Quarter ending 30 June 2020

    • 24 November 2020
    • Publications
    • Hospital care

    Key statistics on different aspects of hospital care, sourced from hospital administration systems across Scotland. These include information on trends in outpatient activity; inpatient and day case activity; and beds statistics.

  • NHS waiting times - 18 weeks referral to treatment - Quarter ending 30 September 2020

    • 24 November 2020
    • Publications
    • Waiting times

    Performance against 18 weeks referral to treatment standard

  • Deaths by suicide increased in 2019

    • 24 November 2020
    • News stories
    • Suicide

    Data from National Records of Scotland (NRS) released today shows that there were 833 probable suicides registered in Scotland in 2019, an increase from 784 in 2018.

  • Evaluation of the impact of MUP on crime and disorder, public safety and public nuisance

    • 23 November 2020
    • Publications
    • Alcohol

    This study looks at the Minimum Unit Pricing (MUP) for alcohol that came into effect in Scotland in 2018. It specifically relates to the impact of MUP on crime and disorder, public safety and public nuisance in Scotland. Download the protocol for this study.

  • Evaluating the impact of MUP on alcohol products and prices

    • 23 November 2020
    • Publications
    • Alcohol

    This study looks at the Minimum Unit Pricing (MUP) for alcohol that came into effect in Scotland in 2018. It specifically relates to the impact of MUP on the price, strength and range of alcohol products sold in Scotland. Download the protocol for this study.

  • Changes to the Scottish diabetic eye screening programme: FAQs for health professionals

    • 23 November 2020
    • Publications
    • Screening

    This document lists some frequently asked questions for health professionals about changes to the Scottish diabetic eye screening programme.

  • Second survey on COVID-19 Early years resilience and impact

    • 23 November 2020
    • News stories
    • Coronavirus (COVID-19)

    Public Health Scotland (PHS) is inviting parents and carers of children aged 2–7 to take part in a survey to find out how their families have been affected by the different restrictions announced as we continue to live with coronavirus.

  • COVID-19 infections among school pupils in Scotland

    • 18 November 2020
    • Publications
    • Coronavirus (COVID-19)

    The report presents the distribution of cases of COVID-19 across the pupil population in Scotland from 17 August to 18 October 2020, covering the period of Term 1 of the 2020 to 2021 school year. These data show the occurrence of COVID-19 cases in this population across the course of Term 1, and by area, and by school type. This does not reflect directly the measurement of COVID-19 incidents within schools, as not all pupil cases identified will have been present in school during their infectious period.

  • COVID-19 statistical report - 18 November 2020

    • 18 November 2020
    • Publications
    • Coronavirus (COVID-19)

    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.

  • Weekly national seasonal respiratory report - Week 46

    • 18 November 2020
    • Publications
    • Population health

    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.