Public Health Scotland
@publichealthscot.bsky.social
Public Health Scotland is the national agency for improving and protecting the health and wellbeing of the people of Scotland.
Find out more at publichealthscotland.scot
Find out more at publichealthscotland.scot
Tuberculosis (TB) is once again, the world’s deadliest disease.
With cases increasing in Scotland, Hazel Henderson, writes in our blog about the importance of surveillance in understanding and beating this persistent and preventable disease.
View it here 🔽
https://ow.ly/KYxG50XGf5Y
With cases increasing in Scotland, Hazel Henderson, writes in our blog about the importance of surveillance in understanding and beating this persistent and preventable disease.
View it here 🔽
https://ow.ly/KYxG50XGf5Y
December 9, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Tuberculosis (TB) is once again, the world’s deadliest disease.
With cases increasing in Scotland, Hazel Henderson, writes in our blog about the importance of surveillance in understanding and beating this persistent and preventable disease.
View it here 🔽
https://ow.ly/KYxG50XGf5Y
With cases increasing in Scotland, Hazel Henderson, writes in our blog about the importance of surveillance in understanding and beating this persistent and preventable disease.
View it here 🔽
https://ow.ly/KYxG50XGf5Y
We’ve published the annual Scottish National Audit Programme (SNAP) report today 📝
This audit measures performance across NHS healthcare services in Scotland, supporting NHS Boards on the delivery of standards of care and quality improvement.
Read the full report 🔽
https://ow.ly/9saJ50XGcHF
This audit measures performance across NHS healthcare services in Scotland, supporting NHS Boards on the delivery of standards of care and quality improvement.
Read the full report 🔽
https://ow.ly/9saJ50XGcHF
December 9, 2025 at 12:25 PM
We’ve published the annual Scottish National Audit Programme (SNAP) report today 📝
This audit measures performance across NHS healthcare services in Scotland, supporting NHS Boards on the delivery of standards of care and quality improvement.
Read the full report 🔽
https://ow.ly/9saJ50XGcHF
This audit measures performance across NHS healthcare services in Scotland, supporting NHS Boards on the delivery of standards of care and quality improvement.
Read the full report 🔽
https://ow.ly/9saJ50XGcHF
If you're eligible and have not had your flu vaccine yet, there's still time to book an appointment.
For more information on appointments or to find out more about drop-in clinics, visit nhsinform.scot/flu
#FluHitsHarder
For more information on appointments or to find out more about drop-in clinics, visit nhsinform.scot/flu
#FluHitsHarder
December 5, 2025 at 12:30 PM
If you're eligible and have not had your flu vaccine yet, there's still time to book an appointment.
For more information on appointments or to find out more about drop-in clinics, visit nhsinform.scot/flu
#FluHitsHarder
For more information on appointments or to find out more about drop-in clinics, visit nhsinform.scot/flu
#FluHitsHarder
Gender-based violence impacts all areas of our health and wellbeing, including access to community spaces. 🌳
Learn more about Equally Safe, Scotland's strategy to prevent gender-based violence.
➡️ https://www.gov.scot/publications/equally-safe-delivery-plan/pages/2/
#16DaysofActivism #GBV
Learn more about Equally Safe, Scotland's strategy to prevent gender-based violence.
➡️ https://www.gov.scot/publications/equally-safe-delivery-plan/pages/2/
#16DaysofActivism #GBV
December 2, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Gender-based violence impacts all areas of our health and wellbeing, including access to community spaces. 🌳
Learn more about Equally Safe, Scotland's strategy to prevent gender-based violence.
➡️ https://www.gov.scot/publications/equally-safe-delivery-plan/pages/2/
#16DaysofActivism #GBV
Learn more about Equally Safe, Scotland's strategy to prevent gender-based violence.
➡️ https://www.gov.scot/publications/equally-safe-delivery-plan/pages/2/
#16DaysofActivism #GBV
Scotland is making good progress towards HIV transmission elimination targets.
Our HIV in Scotland report shows since 2017, the annual number of first ever diagnoses recorded has nearly halved - from 225 to 125 in 2024.
Read more 🔽
https://ow.ly/946v50XA5IA
#WorldAIDSDay
Our HIV in Scotland report shows since 2017, the annual number of first ever diagnoses recorded has nearly halved - from 225 to 125 in 2024.
Read more 🔽
https://ow.ly/946v50XA5IA
#WorldAIDSDay
December 1, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Scotland is making good progress towards HIV transmission elimination targets.
Our HIV in Scotland report shows since 2017, the annual number of first ever diagnoses recorded has nearly halved - from 225 to 125 in 2024.
Read more 🔽
https://ow.ly/946v50XA5IA
#WorldAIDSDay
Our HIV in Scotland report shows since 2017, the annual number of first ever diagnoses recorded has nearly halved - from 225 to 125 in 2024.
Read more 🔽
https://ow.ly/946v50XA5IA
#WorldAIDSDay
On this World AIDS Day, stay up to date with the facts about HIV. Get practical tools for inclusive, stigma-free care in this new toolkit from Waverley Care NHS Scotland and the Scottish Government
Learn more: www.hiv-informed.scot
#HIVInformed #WorldAIDSDay
Learn more: www.hiv-informed.scot
#HIVInformed #WorldAIDSDay
December 1, 2025 at 10:46 AM
On this World AIDS Day, stay up to date with the facts about HIV. Get practical tools for inclusive, stigma-free care in this new toolkit from Waverley Care NHS Scotland and the Scottish Government
Learn more: www.hiv-informed.scot
#HIVInformed #WorldAIDSDay
Learn more: www.hiv-informed.scot
#HIVInformed #WorldAIDSDay
Ground-breaking new findings from PHS published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases, in collaboration with UofG, Edinburgh Uni, Strathclyde Uni and Oxford Uni, on effectiveness of the RSV in protecting infants against hospitalisation.
December 1, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Ground-breaking new findings from PHS published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases, in collaboration with UofG, Edinburgh Uni, Strathclyde Uni and Oxford Uni, on effectiveness of the RSV in protecting infants against hospitalisation.
The #16DaysOfActivism campaign (25 Nov–10 Dec) calls for an end to gender-based violence. 💜🧡
Equally Safe is Scotland’s strategy to prevent violence against women and girls, and ensure a trauma-informed approach shapes policy.
🔗 Learn more: https://ow.ly/FfSt50Xz1KO
Equally Safe is Scotland’s strategy to prevent violence against women and girls, and ensure a trauma-informed approach shapes policy.
🔗 Learn more: https://ow.ly/FfSt50Xz1KO
November 28, 2025 at 1:00 PM
The #16DaysOfActivism campaign (25 Nov–10 Dec) calls for an end to gender-based violence. 💜🧡
Equally Safe is Scotland’s strategy to prevent violence against women and girls, and ensure a trauma-informed approach shapes policy.
🔗 Learn more: https://ow.ly/FfSt50Xz1KO
Equally Safe is Scotland’s strategy to prevent violence against women and girls, and ensure a trauma-informed approach shapes policy.
🔗 Learn more: https://ow.ly/FfSt50Xz1KO
With case numbers for flu still increasing, we're continuing to encourage those who are eligible to come forward to receive their flu vaccine to help protect themselves and their loved ones.
More info 🔽
https://ow.ly/C9Ij50Xyzmn
Latest flu data here 🔽
https://ow.ly/UShK50Xyzmo
More info 🔽
https://ow.ly/C9Ij50Xyzmn
Latest flu data here 🔽
https://ow.ly/UShK50Xyzmo
November 27, 2025 at 10:26 AM
With case numbers for flu still increasing, we're continuing to encourage those who are eligible to come forward to receive their flu vaccine to help protect themselves and their loved ones.
More info 🔽
https://ow.ly/C9Ij50Xyzmn
Latest flu data here 🔽
https://ow.ly/UShK50Xyzmo
More info 🔽
https://ow.ly/C9Ij50Xyzmn
Latest flu data here 🔽
https://ow.ly/UShK50Xyzmo
In Scotland, children and young people in primary and secondary school are being offered the flu vaccine. Given as a nasal spray, it’s quick, painless and feels like a tickle in their nose.
Find out more at nhsinform.scot/childflu
#WeeScoosh
Find out more at nhsinform.scot/childflu
#WeeScoosh
November 26, 2025 at 9:00 AM
In Scotland, children and young people in primary and secondary school are being offered the flu vaccine. Given as a nasal spray, it’s quick, painless and feels like a tickle in their nose.
Find out more at nhsinform.scot/childflu
#WeeScoosh
Find out more at nhsinform.scot/childflu
#WeeScoosh
Our latest annual HPV immunisation report shows that uptake remains lower than rates seen prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.
HPV is a common virus, usually spread through sexual contact, and responsible for almost all cases of cervical cancer.
More info 🔽
https://ow.ly/PAUl50XxlY2
HPV is a common virus, usually spread through sexual contact, and responsible for almost all cases of cervical cancer.
More info 🔽
https://ow.ly/PAUl50XxlY2
November 25, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Our latest annual HPV immunisation report shows that uptake remains lower than rates seen prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.
HPV is a common virus, usually spread through sexual contact, and responsible for almost all cases of cervical cancer.
More info 🔽
https://ow.ly/PAUl50XxlY2
HPV is a common virus, usually spread through sexual contact, and responsible for almost all cases of cervical cancer.
More info 🔽
https://ow.ly/PAUl50XxlY2
Would you like to make a difference to the public’s health and wellbeing in Scotland?
We’re working with Scottish Government and COSLA to recruit three new members to our Board.
Find out more and apply by 19 December 2025 🔽
https://ow.ly/nv0450XwM3o
We’re working with Scottish Government and COSLA to recruit three new members to our Board.
Find out more and apply by 19 December 2025 🔽
https://ow.ly/nv0450XwM3o
November 24, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Would you like to make a difference to the public’s health and wellbeing in Scotland?
We’re working with Scottish Government and COSLA to recruit three new members to our Board.
Find out more and apply by 19 December 2025 🔽
https://ow.ly/nv0450XwM3o
We’re working with Scottish Government and COSLA to recruit three new members to our Board.
Find out more and apply by 19 December 2025 🔽
https://ow.ly/nv0450XwM3o
❄️ Stay safe outdoors in winter ❄️
🔹 Wrap up well – wear a hat and gloves
🔹 Watch out for icy pavements and roads
🔹 Wear shoes with a good grip to prevent slips, trips and falls
Find more cold weather tips on NHS inform 🔽
nhsinform.scot/cold-weather
🔹 Wrap up well – wear a hat and gloves
🔹 Watch out for icy pavements and roads
🔹 Wear shoes with a good grip to prevent slips, trips and falls
Find more cold weather tips on NHS inform 🔽
nhsinform.scot/cold-weather
November 21, 2025 at 4:26 PM
❄️ Stay safe outdoors in winter ❄️
🔹 Wrap up well – wear a hat and gloves
🔹 Watch out for icy pavements and roads
🔹 Wear shoes with a good grip to prevent slips, trips and falls
Find more cold weather tips on NHS inform 🔽
nhsinform.scot/cold-weather
🔹 Wrap up well – wear a hat and gloves
🔹 Watch out for icy pavements and roads
🔹 Wear shoes with a good grip to prevent slips, trips and falls
Find more cold weather tips on NHS inform 🔽
nhsinform.scot/cold-weather
With case numbers for flu continuing to increase, we're encouraging those who are eligible to come forward to receive their flu vaccine to help protect themselves and their loved ones.
For more information visit http://nhsinform.scot/flu
For more information visit http://nhsinform.scot/flu
November 20, 2025 at 9:55 AM
With case numbers for flu continuing to increase, we're encouraging those who are eligible to come forward to receive their flu vaccine to help protect themselves and their loved ones.
For more information visit http://nhsinform.scot/flu
For more information visit http://nhsinform.scot/flu
Check out the latest edition of the PHS newsletter and read the latest news, blogs and publications from the PHS website. 💻
View the latest newsletter and subscribe below 🔽 https://publichealthscotland.scot/newsletters/phs-newsletter/2025/november/phs-newsletter-november-2025/
View the latest newsletter and subscribe below 🔽 https://publichealthscotland.scot/newsletters/phs-newsletter/2025/november/phs-newsletter-november-2025/
November 17, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Check out the latest edition of the PHS newsletter and read the latest news, blogs and publications from the PHS website. 💻
View the latest newsletter and subscribe below 🔽 https://publichealthscotland.scot/newsletters/phs-newsletter/2025/november/phs-newsletter-november-2025/
View the latest newsletter and subscribe below 🔽 https://publichealthscotland.scot/newsletters/phs-newsletter/2025/november/phs-newsletter-november-2025/
Alongside PHS, nestauk.bsky.social has considered how Scotland’s planning system can be used to create healthier food environments and reduce obesity and health inequalities.
Find out more🔽
https://publichealthscotland.scot/news/2025/november/shaping-healthier-food-environments-for-the-next-decade/
Find out more🔽
https://publichealthscotland.scot/news/2025/november/shaping-healthier-food-environments-for-the-next-decade/
November 17, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Alongside PHS, nestauk.bsky.social has considered how Scotland’s planning system can be used to create healthier food environments and reduce obesity and health inequalities.
Find out more🔽
https://publichealthscotland.scot/news/2025/november/shaping-healthier-food-environments-for-the-next-decade/
Find out more🔽
https://publichealthscotland.scot/news/2025/november/shaping-healthier-food-environments-for-the-next-decade/
Dr Kim Marsh, our Viral Respiratory Pathogens lead, spoke to journalists yesterday about this years flu season, highlighting the importance of getting the vaccine if your eligible
📺Watch on BBC iplayer at 03:22
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m002m8tx/reporting-scotland-evening-news-13112025
📺Watch on BBC iplayer at 03:22
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m002m8tx/reporting-scotland-evening-news-13112025
November 14, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Dr Kim Marsh, our Viral Respiratory Pathogens lead, spoke to journalists yesterday about this years flu season, highlighting the importance of getting the vaccine if your eligible
📺Watch on BBC iplayer at 03:22
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m002m8tx/reporting-scotland-evening-news-13112025
📺Watch on BBC iplayer at 03:22
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m002m8tx/reporting-scotland-evening-news-13112025
Flu season has arrived about a month earlier than usual in Scotland. Find out what's happening this season in our latest blog and how to stay protected.
🆕https://publichealthscotland.scot/our-blog/2025/november/with-this-year-s-flu-season-starting-early-find-out-how-to-stay-protected/
🆕https://publichealthscotland.scot/our-blog/2025/november/with-this-year-s-flu-season-starting-early-find-out-how-to-stay-protected/
November 13, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Flu season has arrived about a month earlier than usual in Scotland. Find out what's happening this season in our latest blog and how to stay protected.
🆕https://publichealthscotland.scot/our-blog/2025/november/with-this-year-s-flu-season-starting-early-find-out-how-to-stay-protected/
🆕https://publichealthscotland.scot/our-blog/2025/november/with-this-year-s-flu-season-starting-early-find-out-how-to-stay-protected/
Although case numbers are still low, we’ve seen an early start to this year’s flu season in Scotland.
It’s important that those who are eligible come forward to receive their flu vaccine to help protect themselves and their loved ones.
For more information visit http://nhsinform.scot/flu
It’s important that those who are eligible come forward to receive their flu vaccine to help protect themselves and their loved ones.
For more information visit http://nhsinform.scot/flu
November 10, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Although case numbers are still low, we’ve seen an early start to this year’s flu season in Scotland.
It’s important that those who are eligible come forward to receive their flu vaccine to help protect themselves and their loved ones.
For more information visit http://nhsinform.scot/flu
It’s important that those who are eligible come forward to receive their flu vaccine to help protect themselves and their loved ones.
For more information visit http://nhsinform.scot/flu
Scotland follows best international practice and World Health Organization recommendations for vaccination.
Find out more about the safety of vaccines, how they work and how they're monitored: www.nhsinform.scot/healthy-living/immunisation/how-vaccines-work/
Find out more about the safety of vaccines, how they work and how they're monitored: www.nhsinform.scot/healthy-living/immunisation/how-vaccines-work/
November 5, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Scotland follows best international practice and World Health Organization recommendations for vaccination.
Find out more about the safety of vaccines, how they work and how they're monitored: www.nhsinform.scot/healthy-living/immunisation/how-vaccines-work/
Find out more about the safety of vaccines, how they work and how they're monitored: www.nhsinform.scot/healthy-living/immunisation/how-vaccines-work/
Reposted by Public Health Scotland
An encouraging new study by @publichealthscot.bsky.social, in collaboration with the University of Edinburgh and @unistrathclyde.bsky.social, confirms the HPV vaccine provides strong and sustained protection against cervical disease that can develop into cancer.
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edin.ac/47zVAYn
November 4, 2025 at 10:00 AM
An encouraging new study by @publichealthscot.bsky.social, in collaboration with the University of Edinburgh and @unistrathclyde.bsky.social, confirms the HPV vaccine provides strong and sustained protection against cervical disease that can develop into cancer.
edin.ac/47zVAYn
edin.ac/47zVAYn
Vaccines continue to be the most effective way to protect people from serious, life-threatening diseases.
Thanks to vaccines, diseases like smallpox, polio, and tetanus, that were once responsible for millions of deaths and disabilities, have been eliminated or drastically reduced.
Thanks to vaccines, diseases like smallpox, polio, and tetanus, that were once responsible for millions of deaths and disabilities, have been eliminated or drastically reduced.
October 30, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Vaccines continue to be the most effective way to protect people from serious, life-threatening diseases.
Thanks to vaccines, diseases like smallpox, polio, and tetanus, that were once responsible for millions of deaths and disabilities, have been eliminated or drastically reduced.
Thanks to vaccines, diseases like smallpox, polio, and tetanus, that were once responsible for millions of deaths and disabilities, have been eliminated or drastically reduced.
Reposted by Public Health Scotland
Delighted to share 'Pauline's Blog: Innovation at PHS – Turning Ambition into Action for a Healthier Scotland'. Please pop by and say hi to the @publichealthscot.bsky.social team next Tuesday at our Health Creation Hub at #VHSConf25
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October 23, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Delighted to share 'Pauline's Blog: Innovation at PHS – Turning Ambition into Action for a Healthier Scotland'. Please pop by and say hi to the @publichealthscot.bsky.social team next Tuesday at our Health Creation Hub at #VHSConf25
tinyurl.com/5dat55tw
tinyurl.com/5dat55tw
Check out the latest edition of the PHS newsletter and read the latest news, blogs and publications from the PHS website. 💻
View the latest newsletter and subscribe below 🔽 https://publichealthscotland.scot/newsletters/phs-newsletter/2025/october/phs-newsletter-october-2025/
View the latest newsletter and subscribe below 🔽 https://publichealthscotland.scot/newsletters/phs-newsletter/2025/october/phs-newsletter-october-2025/
October 14, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Check out the latest edition of the PHS newsletter and read the latest news, blogs and publications from the PHS website. 💻
View the latest newsletter and subscribe below 🔽 https://publichealthscotland.scot/newsletters/phs-newsletter/2025/october/phs-newsletter-october-2025/
View the latest newsletter and subscribe below 🔽 https://publichealthscotland.scot/newsletters/phs-newsletter/2025/october/phs-newsletter-october-2025/
Members of the public are welcome to observe our PHS Board meetings. 📝
Register to observe our next meeting on Wednesday 22 October via our website 🔽
https://ow.ly/JUZW50XayKo
Register to observe our next meeting on Wednesday 22 October via our website 🔽
https://ow.ly/JUZW50XayKo
October 13, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Members of the public are welcome to observe our PHS Board meetings. 📝
Register to observe our next meeting on Wednesday 22 October via our website 🔽
https://ow.ly/JUZW50XayKo
Register to observe our next meeting on Wednesday 22 October via our website 🔽
https://ow.ly/JUZW50XayKo