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Access to the data files used in the validation of patient-based data returns from NHS boards and health and social care operational systems

Public Health Scotland (PHS) has published its Annual Vaccination and Immunisation report, which provides a comprehensive overview of Scotland’s Vaccination and Immunisation Programme (SVIP) activities in 2025. This report shares insights, analysis and intelligence from the largest coordinated public health programme across Scotland.

Following recent outbreaks of meningitis in the UK, the Scottish Government has announced plans to offer a new programme of Meningococcal B (MenB) vaccination for young people this summer.

Public Health Scotland (PHS) is working closely with the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), other public health colleagues across the UK and NHS Boards in Scotland, to monitor the outbreak of meningitis in Kent.

Smoking rates in Scotland have halved, and thousands of lives have been saved since smokefree legislation came into force twenty years ago. As the anniversary approaches, Public Health Scotland (PHS) is highlighting the profound impact of the ban — a public health success story that continues to shape the nation’s wellbeing.

Public Health Scotland (PHS) is working with the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), and colleagues across the UK, to respond to the hantavirus cruise ship outbreak and take appropriate action.

The challenge of measuring smoking related diseases and deaths can be complex. Craig Collins, Service Manager, Health Harms Intelligence, explains the reason behind the change in measuring smoking harms.

Overview of the work we do on cancer

Overview of the work we do on cancer