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All of the charts used in this data release are available to use. They are available under open government license (external website). The charts have been produced using the...

Drugs Team The Drugs team within Public Health Scotland is responsible for this data release. Its role is to present and provide intelligence about substance use statistics. Email:...

Data and intelligence from the annual census of Scottish care homes.

Breastfeeding rates and consideration of associated factors

Representatives from across Scotland’s housing sector will join a virtual webinar, hosted by the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA), on the impact of childhood adverse experiences (ACEs) and trauma within the housing sector on 28th October.

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