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  • Public Health Scotland annual review 2024

    • 09 October 2024
    • Publications
    Public Health Scotland annual review 2024...
  • Delayed discharges: summary of definitional changes and their impact on figures reported

    • 20 January 2022
    • Publications
    • Delayed discharges

    Since the move to a monthly publishing, a number of data issues relating to the consistency of recording and interpretation of the recording guidelines have been identified. PHS has taken steps to address these issues by conducting a review and consultation of the existing data definitions manual. This paper describes the approach taken, the outcome of that work and the impact of these changes.

  • Gap analysis of public health microbiological services in Scotland

    • 07 June 2024
    • Publications
    • Public health microbiology

    This report details the public health and health protection requirements needed to deliver fit-for-purpose public health microbiology services in Scotland. The recommendations in this report were developed from a gap analysis and stakeholder engagement.

  • Trends in neural tube defects: protocol

    • 20 June 2024
    • Publications
    • Births and maternity
    • Children
    • Conditions and diseases

    The study protocol for a study examining the number of babies with neural tube defects in Scotland between 2000-2021, before the implementation of mandatory fortification of flour with folic acid.

  • Pathogen Genomics in Scotland 5-Year Strategic Plan 2024-2029

    • 10 July 2024
    • Publications
    • Public health microbiology

    This strategic plan identifies our vision and key objectives to strengthen Pathogen Genomic services for Scotland until 2029 and outlines how Scotland will realise this vision.

  • Protect yourself against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)

    • 09 March 2026
    • Publications
    • Immunisations

    This guide provides information on the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine which is offered to adults aged 75 and over to help protect them against infections caused by RSV.

  • Protect your baby against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)

    • 29 October 2025
    • Publications
    • Immunisations

    This guide provides information on the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine which is offered during pregnancy to help protect babies against serious illness caused by RSV infection.

  • Delayed discharges: data verification form

    • 01 December 2020
    • Publications
    • Delayed discharges

    Submission of this form is taken as confirmation that data has been verified locally, and agreed by the health board of treatment and Chief Officer.

  • Improving Scotland's diet and weight

    • 05 August 2024
    • Publications
    • Diet and healthy weight

    A position statement on behalf of the Scottish Public Health System.

  • PHS Board papers for 27 June 2024

    • 25 June 2024
    • Publications
    • Corporate information
    PHS Board papers for 27 June 2024...