Public Health Scotland
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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
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A Glasgow mum is urging young people to come forward for vaccination against meningococcal group B (MenB), after her son became critically unwell with meningitis in 2023.
Read about Gaynor and Ross's experience with MenB on our website⬇️
https://ow.ly/QVIz50ZmRRC
Read about Gaynor and Ross's experience with MenB on our website⬇️
https://ow.ly/QVIz50ZmRRC
In our latest blog, Chief Executive Paul Johnston reflects on what we’ve learned from our partnership with One Parent Families Scotland, from removing barriers to employment to helping people stay, grow and succeed.
Read the blog ➡️ https://ow.ly/YbB450ZRnyy
Read the blog ➡️ https://ow.ly/YbB450ZRnyy
September 25, 2026 at 11:35 AM
In our latest blog, Chief Executive Paul Johnston reflects on what we’ve learned from our partnership with One Parent Families Scotland, from removing barriers to employment to helping people stay, grow and succeed.
Read the blog ➡️ https://ow.ly/YbB450ZRnyy
Read the blog ➡️ https://ow.ly/YbB450ZRnyy
Just moved for uni or college?
Don’t forget to register with a local GP and dentist. It’s your first step to staying healthy while studying in Scotland.
Find your nearest practice: https://nhs24.info/servicedirectory
Don’t forget to register with a local GP and dentist. It’s your first step to staying healthy while studying in Scotland.
Find your nearest practice: https://nhs24.info/servicedirectory
September 24, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Just moved for uni or college?
Don’t forget to register with a local GP and dentist. It’s your first step to staying healthy while studying in Scotland.
Find your nearest practice: https://nhs24.info/servicedirectory
Don’t forget to register with a local GP and dentist. It’s your first step to staying healthy while studying in Scotland.
Find your nearest practice: https://nhs24.info/servicedirectory
Recording your decision on the NHS Organ Donor Register, whether you choose to donate or not, remains important. It provides a clear record of your wishes and helps your family understand and respect your choice.
Find out more ➡️ www.organdonation.scot
#OrganDonationWeek
Find out more ➡️ www.organdonation.scot
#OrganDonationWeek
September 23, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Recording your decision on the NHS Organ Donor Register, whether you choose to donate or not, remains important. It provides a clear record of your wishes and helps your family understand and respect your choice.
Find out more ➡️ www.organdonation.scot
#OrganDonationWeek
Find out more ➡️ www.organdonation.scot
#OrganDonationWeek
Reducing drug harms requires action across the whole system. Our new blog reflects on Scotland's latest drug-use deaths figures, emerging risks from synthetic drugs such as nitazenes and why preventing harm requires collective action.
Read more 🔽
https://ow.ly/E8jY50ZQte1
Read more 🔽
https://ow.ly/E8jY50ZQte1
September 23, 2026 at 9:45 AM
Reducing drug harms requires action across the whole system. Our new blog reflects on Scotland's latest drug-use deaths figures, emerging risks from synthetic drugs such as nitazenes and why preventing harm requires collective action.
Read more 🔽
https://ow.ly/E8jY50ZQte1
Read more 🔽
https://ow.ly/E8jY50ZQte1
Last winter, almost 5,000 adults in Scotland were admitted to hospital as a result of flu.
If you have an underlying health condition, you’ve got a reason to get the flu vaccine.
For more information visit nhsinform.scot/flu
#FluHitsHarder
If you have an underlying health condition, you’ve got a reason to get the flu vaccine.
For more information visit nhsinform.scot/flu
#FluHitsHarder
September 23, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Last winter, almost 5,000 adults in Scotland were admitted to hospital as a result of flu.
If you have an underlying health condition, you’ve got a reason to get the flu vaccine.
For more information visit nhsinform.scot/flu
#FluHitsHarder
If you have an underlying health condition, you’ve got a reason to get the flu vaccine.
For more information visit nhsinform.scot/flu
#FluHitsHarder
💻Join a webinar on 14 October to hear about new analysis estimating the disease burden attributable to physical inactivity in Scotland.
More info ➡️ https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/physical-inactivity-mental-health-and-musculoskeletal-health-in-scotland-tickets-1999359542212?aff=oddtdtcreator
More info ➡️ https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/physical-inactivity-mental-health-and-musculoskeletal-health-in-scotland-tickets-1999359542212?aff=oddtdtcreator
September 22, 2026 at 11:00 AM
💻Join a webinar on 14 October to hear about new analysis estimating the disease burden attributable to physical inactivity in Scotland.
More info ➡️ https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/physical-inactivity-mental-health-and-musculoskeletal-health-in-scotland-tickets-1999359542212?aff=oddtdtcreator
More info ➡️ https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/physical-inactivity-mental-health-and-musculoskeletal-health-in-scotland-tickets-1999359542212?aff=oddtdtcreator
Recording your decision on the NHS Organ Donor Register, whether you choose to donate or not, remains important. It provides a clear record of your wishes and helps your family understand and respect your choice.
Find out more ➡️ www.organdonation.scot
#OrganDonationWeek
Find out more ➡️ www.organdonation.scot
#OrganDonationWeek
September 21, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Recording your decision on the NHS Organ Donor Register, whether you choose to donate or not, remains important. It provides a clear record of your wishes and helps your family understand and respect your choice.
Find out more ➡️ www.organdonation.scot
#OrganDonationWeek
Find out more ➡️ www.organdonation.scot
#OrganDonationWeek
This #NationalEyeHealthWeek, take a moment to think about your eye health.
If you're aged 12 and over with type 1 or type 2 diabetes, you'll be invited to go for a diabetic eye screening appointment.
Find out more at nhsinform.scot/des
#DESScot
If you're aged 12 and over with type 1 or type 2 diabetes, you'll be invited to go for a diabetic eye screening appointment.
Find out more at nhsinform.scot/des
#DESScot
September 21, 2026 at 8:40 AM
This #NationalEyeHealthWeek, take a moment to think about your eye health.
If you're aged 12 and over with type 1 or type 2 diabetes, you'll be invited to go for a diabetic eye screening appointment.
Find out more at nhsinform.scot/des
#DESScot
If you're aged 12 and over with type 1 or type 2 diabetes, you'll be invited to go for a diabetic eye screening appointment.
Find out more at nhsinform.scot/des
#DESScot
Last winter, 1,702 children spent time in hospital with flu in Scotland.
The flu vaccine is the safest and easiest way to help protect your child. Given as a simple nasal
spray, all it takes is a wee scoosh up the nose.
Find out more at nhsinform.scot/childflu
#WeeScoosh
The flu vaccine is the safest and easiest way to help protect your child. Given as a simple nasal
spray, all it takes is a wee scoosh up the nose.
Find out more at nhsinform.scot/childflu
#WeeScoosh
September 18, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Last winter, 1,702 children spent time in hospital with flu in Scotland.
The flu vaccine is the safest and easiest way to help protect your child. Given as a simple nasal
spray, all it takes is a wee scoosh up the nose.
Find out more at nhsinform.scot/childflu
#WeeScoosh
The flu vaccine is the safest and easiest way to help protect your child. Given as a simple nasal
spray, all it takes is a wee scoosh up the nose.
Find out more at nhsinform.scot/childflu
#WeeScoosh
Feeling overwhelmed? You’re not alone. Starting college or uni can be exciting, but also stressful.
Whether it’s anxiety, low mood, or just needing someone to
talk to, support is here for you.
Find out more ➡️ https://www.nhsinform.scot/studenthealth
Whether it’s anxiety, low mood, or just needing someone to
talk to, support is here for you.
Find out more ➡️ https://www.nhsinform.scot/studenthealth
September 18, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Feeling overwhelmed? You’re not alone. Starting college or uni can be exciting, but also stressful.
Whether it’s anxiety, low mood, or just needing someone to
talk to, support is here for you.
Find out more ➡️ https://www.nhsinform.scot/studenthealth
Whether it’s anxiety, low mood, or just needing someone to
talk to, support is here for you.
Find out more ➡️ https://www.nhsinform.scot/studenthealth
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common respiratory illness. It causes severe illness and lead to people being admitted to hospital — especially babies and older adults.
The vaccine is the best way to get protected 💉
For more information visit nhsinform.scot/rsv-adult
#RSVvaccineScot
The vaccine is the best way to get protected 💉
For more information visit nhsinform.scot/rsv-adult
#RSVvaccineScot
September 17, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common respiratory illness. It causes severe illness and lead to people being admitted to hospital — especially babies and older adults.
The vaccine is the best way to get protected 💉
For more information visit nhsinform.scot/rsv-adult
#RSVvaccineScot
The vaccine is the best way to get protected 💉
For more information visit nhsinform.scot/rsv-adult
#RSVvaccineScot
What if investing in healthier homes is an investment in healthier people?
This Scottish Housing Day, we're highlighting the significant impact housing can have on health and wellbeing, and the avoidable costs poor housing places on NHS Scotland.
Read our blog 🔽
https://ow.ly/Hu0G50ZObIL
This Scottish Housing Day, we're highlighting the significant impact housing can have on health and wellbeing, and the avoidable costs poor housing places on NHS Scotland.
Read our blog 🔽
https://ow.ly/Hu0G50ZObIL
September 16, 2026 at 8:55 AM
What if investing in healthier homes is an investment in healthier people?
This Scottish Housing Day, we're highlighting the significant impact housing can have on health and wellbeing, and the avoidable costs poor housing places on NHS Scotland.
Read our blog 🔽
https://ow.ly/Hu0G50ZObIL
This Scottish Housing Day, we're highlighting the significant impact housing can have on health and wellbeing, and the avoidable costs poor housing places on NHS Scotland.
Read our blog 🔽
https://ow.ly/Hu0G50ZObIL
We've published the final evaluation of the Scottish Government's Residential Rehabilitation programme, which found expanded access to residential rehab across Scotland with increased publicly funded provision and more people receiving support.
More info ⬇️
https://ow.ly/tZvS50ZNK1y
More info ⬇️
https://ow.ly/tZvS50ZNK1y
September 15, 2026 at 11:18 AM
We've published the final evaluation of the Scottish Government's Residential Rehabilitation programme, which found expanded access to residential rehab across Scotland with increased publicly funded provision and more people receiving support.
More info ⬇️
https://ow.ly/tZvS50ZNK1y
More info ⬇️
https://ow.ly/tZvS50ZNK1y
Physical activity supports our mental wellbeing, mobility and quality of life.
New analysis estimates that physical inactivity contributes to nearly 24,000 years of healthy life lost each year in Scotland. Addressing barriers to being active is key.
Read more ⬇️
https://ow.ly/kCQS50ZNGtj
New analysis estimates that physical inactivity contributes to nearly 24,000 years of healthy life lost each year in Scotland. Addressing barriers to being active is key.
Read more ⬇️
https://ow.ly/kCQS50ZNGtj
September 15, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Physical activity supports our mental wellbeing, mobility and quality of life.
New analysis estimates that physical inactivity contributes to nearly 24,000 years of healthy life lost each year in Scotland. Addressing barriers to being active is key.
Read more ⬇️
https://ow.ly/kCQS50ZNGtj
New analysis estimates that physical inactivity contributes to nearly 24,000 years of healthy life lost each year in Scotland. Addressing barriers to being active is key.
Read more ⬇️
https://ow.ly/kCQS50ZNGtj
Join us for a free webinar to discuss the evidence and impact of community food work and Good Food Nation.
📅 Wednesday 16 September 2026
⏰ 12pm - 1pm
💻Online via Teams
For more information and to find out how to register visit: https://e-news.graphics.coop/t/y-e-fyhkyc-hdtddiuhz-r/
📅 Wednesday 16 September 2026
⏰ 12pm - 1pm
💻Online via Teams
For more information and to find out how to register visit: https://e-news.graphics.coop/t/y-e-fyhkyc-hdtddiuhz-r/
September 14, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Join us for a free webinar to discuss the evidence and impact of community food work and Good Food Nation.
📅 Wednesday 16 September 2026
⏰ 12pm - 1pm
💻Online via Teams
For more information and to find out how to register visit: https://e-news.graphics.coop/t/y-e-fyhkyc-hdtddiuhz-r/
📅 Wednesday 16 September 2026
⏰ 12pm - 1pm
💻Online via Teams
For more information and to find out how to register visit: https://e-news.graphics.coop/t/y-e-fyhkyc-hdtddiuhz-r/
Join us for a free webinar to discuss the evidence and impact of community food work and Good Food Nation.
📅 Wednesday 16 September 2026
⏰ 12pm - 1pm
💻Online via Teams
For more information and to find out how to register visit: https://e-news.graphics.coop/t/y-e-fyhkyc-hdtddiuhz-r/
📅 Wednesday 16 September 2026
⏰ 12pm - 1pm
💻Online via Teams
For more information and to find out how to register visit: https://e-news.graphics.coop/t/y-e-fyhkyc-hdtddiuhz-r/
September 10, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Join us for a free webinar to discuss the evidence and impact of community food work and Good Food Nation.
📅 Wednesday 16 September 2026
⏰ 12pm - 1pm
💻Online via Teams
For more information and to find out how to register visit: https://e-news.graphics.coop/t/y-e-fyhkyc-hdtddiuhz-r/
📅 Wednesday 16 September 2026
⏰ 12pm - 1pm
💻Online via Teams
For more information and to find out how to register visit: https://e-news.graphics.coop/t/y-e-fyhkyc-hdtddiuhz-r/
Ticks live in long grass and can bite without you noticing 🕷️
Reduce your chances of getting bitten whilst enjoying the outdoors by:
👖 Wearing long sleeves and trousers
🥾 Sticking to main paths
For more tick tips, visit NHS inform 🔽
nhsinform.scot/tick-bites
#BeTickAware
Reduce your chances of getting bitten whilst enjoying the outdoors by:
👖 Wearing long sleeves and trousers
🥾 Sticking to main paths
For more tick tips, visit NHS inform 🔽
nhsinform.scot/tick-bites
#BeTickAware
September 3, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Ticks live in long grass and can bite without you noticing 🕷️
Reduce your chances of getting bitten whilst enjoying the outdoors by:
👖 Wearing long sleeves and trousers
🥾 Sticking to main paths
For more tick tips, visit NHS inform 🔽
nhsinform.scot/tick-bites
#BeTickAware
Reduce your chances of getting bitten whilst enjoying the outdoors by:
👖 Wearing long sleeves and trousers
🥾 Sticking to main paths
For more tick tips, visit NHS inform 🔽
nhsinform.scot/tick-bites
#BeTickAware
Come to a MenB vaccine clinic with us 👋
If you haven't had either dose of the MenB vaccine, it's not too late to get them. With Fresher's week just around the corner, now's a great time to get protected.
Find out more at nhsinform.scot/menb-youngpeople
#MenBVaccine
If you haven't had either dose of the MenB vaccine, it's not too late to get them. With Fresher's week just around the corner, now's a great time to get protected.
Find out more at nhsinform.scot/menb-youngpeople
#MenBVaccine
September 2, 2026 at 1:41 PM
Come to a MenB vaccine clinic with us 👋
If you haven't had either dose of the MenB vaccine, it's not too late to get them. With Fresher's week just around the corner, now's a great time to get protected.
Find out more at nhsinform.scot/menb-youngpeople
#MenBVaccine
If you haven't had either dose of the MenB vaccine, it's not too late to get them. With Fresher's week just around the corner, now's a great time to get protected.
Find out more at nhsinform.scot/menb-youngpeople
#MenBVaccine
Alcohol can increase the risk of a range of health conditions, including some cancers, cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
Our latest blog explores new data on alcohol-related harm in Scotland and why understanding these wider impacts matters.
Read the blog 🔽
https://ow.ly/CYto50ZHAbH
Our latest blog explores new data on alcohol-related harm in Scotland and why understanding these wider impacts matters.
Read the blog 🔽
https://ow.ly/CYto50ZHAbH
September 1, 2026 at 9:19 AM
Alcohol can increase the risk of a range of health conditions, including some cancers, cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
Our latest blog explores new data on alcohol-related harm in Scotland and why understanding these wider impacts matters.
Read the blog 🔽
https://ow.ly/CYto50ZHAbH
Our latest blog explores new data on alcohol-related harm in Scotland and why understanding these wider impacts matters.
Read the blog 🔽
https://ow.ly/CYto50ZHAbH
An outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis is being investigated in the UK, with further info about situation in Scotland on our website.
Enquiries are ongoing, but evidence suggests imported eggs as a possible source 🔽
https://publichealthscotland.scot/news/2026/august/salmonella-outbreak-update/
Enquiries are ongoing, but evidence suggests imported eggs as a possible source 🔽
https://publichealthscotland.scot/news/2026/august/salmonella-outbreak-update/
August 27, 2026 at 2:56 PM
An outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis is being investigated in the UK, with further info about situation in Scotland on our website.
Enquiries are ongoing, but evidence suggests imported eggs as a possible source 🔽
https://publichealthscotland.scot/news/2026/august/salmonella-outbreak-update/
Enquiries are ongoing, but evidence suggests imported eggs as a possible source 🔽
https://publichealthscotland.scot/news/2026/august/salmonella-outbreak-update/
With the new academic term approaching, we are urging eligible young people to ensure they receive both doses of the MenB vaccine before starting college or university.
Read more⬇️
https://publichealthscotland.scot/news/2026/august/there-s-still-time-to-get-menb-vaccine-before-term-starts/
Read more⬇️
https://publichealthscotland.scot/news/2026/august/there-s-still-time-to-get-menb-vaccine-before-term-starts/
August 19, 2026 at 9:45 AM
With the new academic term approaching, we are urging eligible young people to ensure they receive both doses of the MenB vaccine before starting college or university.
Read more⬇️
https://publichealthscotland.scot/news/2026/august/there-s-still-time-to-get-menb-vaccine-before-term-starts/
Read more⬇️
https://publichealthscotland.scot/news/2026/august/there-s-still-time-to-get-menb-vaccine-before-term-starts/
Remember to check your skin for ticks after doing activities outdoors 🌳
If you’ve been bitten and you get a rash or feel unwell, contact your GP as soon as possible.
For more tick tips, visit NHS inform 🔽
nhsinform.scot/tick-bites
#BeTickAware
If you’ve been bitten and you get a rash or feel unwell, contact your GP as soon as possible.
For more tick tips, visit NHS inform 🔽
nhsinform.scot/tick-bites
#BeTickAware
August 18, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Remember to check your skin for ticks after doing activities outdoors 🌳
If you’ve been bitten and you get a rash or feel unwell, contact your GP as soon as possible.
For more tick tips, visit NHS inform 🔽
nhsinform.scot/tick-bites
#BeTickAware
If you’ve been bitten and you get a rash or feel unwell, contact your GP as soon as possible.
For more tick tips, visit NHS inform 🔽
nhsinform.scot/tick-bites
#BeTickAware
Hear from eligible young people who tell us why they’re choosing to get the MenB vaccine.
To find out if you or someone you know is eligible for the MenB vaccine, visit nhsinform.scot/menb-youngpeople
#MenBVaccine
To find out if you or someone you know is eligible for the MenB vaccine, visit nhsinform.scot/menb-youngpeople
#MenBVaccine
August 14, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Hear from eligible young people who tell us why they’re choosing to get the MenB vaccine.
To find out if you or someone you know is eligible for the MenB vaccine, visit nhsinform.scot/menb-youngpeople
#MenBVaccine
To find out if you or someone you know is eligible for the MenB vaccine, visit nhsinform.scot/menb-youngpeople
#MenBVaccine
Had your first MenB vaccine? Don't forget your second dose.
For more information and to find out if you’re eligible visit nhsinform.scot/menb-youngpeople
#MenBVaccine
For more information and to find out if you’re eligible visit nhsinform.scot/menb-youngpeople
#MenBVaccine
August 11, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Had your first MenB vaccine? Don't forget your second dose.
For more information and to find out if you’re eligible visit nhsinform.scot/menb-youngpeople
#MenBVaccine
For more information and to find out if you’re eligible visit nhsinform.scot/menb-youngpeople
#MenBVaccine
Your friendly neighbourhood public health reminder: If you're spending time outdoors this summer, be tick aware.
For more tick tips, swing by NHS inform 🔽
nhsinform.scot/tick-bites
#BeTickAware
For more tick tips, swing by NHS inform 🔽
nhsinform.scot/tick-bites
#BeTickAware
August 7, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Your friendly neighbourhood public health reminder: If you're spending time outdoors this summer, be tick aware.
For more tick tips, swing by NHS inform 🔽
nhsinform.scot/tick-bites
#BeTickAware
For more tick tips, swing by NHS inform 🔽
nhsinform.scot/tick-bites
#BeTickAware