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In this blog, Sarra Naylor, Information Manager & National Drug-related Death Data Coordinator at Public Health Scotland (PHS), outlines how a new data-processing system, Databelt, is transforming the way suspected drug-related deaths (sDRDs) are identified, shared and used to support national and local responses.

In our latest blog, Dr Rishma Maini, Consultant in Public Health and Co-lead of the Clinical Health Intelligence and Research Division at PHS, reflects on the year ahead as a chance to renew focus on the public health challenges affecting people across Scotland. Dr Maini also introduces our forthcoming ten-year strategy, designed to tackle these issues and drive meaningful change.

Dr Karen Conduit-Turner, Public Health Registrar at NHS Tayside joined Public Health Scotland (PHS) for 10 months to work with the Public Health and Sustainable Transport Partnership. Here, she reflects on the importance of bus services for health in local communities.

In our latest blog, Dr Fatim Lakha, Consultant in Public Health Medicine and Dr Grant Wyper, Principal Epidemiologist at Public Health Scotland (PHS) reflect on the latest healthy life expectancy statistics published by the National Records of Scotland (NRS). They explain what the figures mean for Scotland, offer insight into why progress has stalled, and outline how PHS will work with partners to realise the vision of our new 10-year strategy.

This year, World Obesity Day highlights that obesity is a global issue, exploring the scale of the challenge and the opportunities to create healthier, fairer systems for everyone. Claire Hislop, Organisational Lead, Food and Physical Activity, reflects on our recent Improving Diet and Healthy Weight conference and the power of partnership it demonstrated.

In this blog, Michael Kellet, Director of Strategic Governance and Performance at Public Health Scotland (PHS), reflects on how our new 10-year strategy was developed with and for the people of Scotland - drawing on the perspectives, priorities, and evidence gathered from those who know our communities best.

This guest blog by Julie Procter, Chief Executive of greenspace scotland and Chair of the Environment and Spaces for Public Health Partnership Group explores our use of greenspace during the pandemic and implications for health and wellbeing.

Dr Rachael Wood, Consultant in Public Health Medicine, discusses the pioneering work and findings of the ongoing COVID-19 in Pregnancy in Scotland (COPS) study, which seeks to understand the effects of COVID-19 on pregnancy-related issues in Scotland.

Young people from across Scotland have worked with PHS to co-produce a programme to improve mental wellbeing in Scotland. The project marks the start of a longer-term commitment to ensure public health work relating to young people is developed and delivered in partnership. Emily Breedon, Co-design officer at Young Scot, shares more about the collaborative experience.

In a new partnership campaign, PHS has joined with SAMH and Sportscotland to encourage people to ‘Feel Your Personal Best’ by making small changes to improve physical and mental health. In this blog, PHS staff Manira Ahmad and Flora Jackson view the campaign through a public health lens and share their personal experiences of the recent launch event.