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The briefing sets out the range of evidence-based actions that could be taken to prevent and reduce harm from alcohol, building on the progress that has been made through minimum unit pricing. We expect these actions, taken together, could reverse current trends in terms of harm from alcohol, and would reduce the burden that alcohol-related conditions place on our health and social care services.

Flu activity continues to increase in Scotland

A postcard outlining the changes to the childhood immunisation programme in Scotland which take place from January 2026.

View the JCVI advice on COVID-19 spring 2026 vaccination programmes

The causes, scale and impact of child poverty as well as national delivery plans and local actions to reduce it

The causes, scale and impact of child poverty as well as national delivery plans and local actions to reduce it

The causes, scale and impact of child poverty as well as national delivery plans and local actions to reduce it

Essential for the health of the population, our economy and public services

These pathways support individuals and families to access advice regarding money worries, debt and social security. This can lead to an increase in income and contribute to reducing child poverty.