Public Health Scotland

QR code stickers offering mail delivery of illegal drugs spark alarm

NHS Lothian has seen an increase in hospital admissions

Flu admissions drop for first time in month as PHS urge vaccine uptake

NHS Lothian has seen an increase in hospital admissions

Flu admissions rise for fourth week running as PHS urge vaccine uptake

Nuffield Health Edinburgh Hospital

Patients across Edinburgh set to benefit as local Nuffield Health hospital unvei...

2023 UK Boardroom Apprentice Michelle Mullane

Scottish host boards searching for UK Boardroom Apprentices

The Edinburgh bin strike in August 2022 left rubbish strewn in the streets

Bin strikes: When walk-outs are planned and how it will affect waste

Two doses of the MMR vaccine are needed for full protection.

Public urged to take up MMR vaccine as more measles cases confirmed

The vaccination programme will run until March.

Public urged to take up vaccines offer

Foysol Choudhury

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The public are being urged to check their eligibility for vaccination.

Public urged to take up offers of vaccinations

Chalmers Sexual health clinic in Edinburgh

Fears over 'worrying' sexual health test kit figures

Invitations to attend or book appointments are being issued now.

Winter vaccination programme now under way

In January, Public Health Scotland issued a warning about the increase of opioids found on the streets and in prisons (Picture: Eric Baradat/AFP/Getty Images)

We cannot sit back and wait for opioids to destroy a generation of lost boys and...

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One more Covid death recorded in Midlothian

Stock photo by John Devlin.

One more Covid death recorded in Midlothian

A major clear up operation is under way in Edinburgh after a first wave of strikes by council bin workers came to an end.

Major clear up under way after city bin strike
A major clear up operation is under way across Edinburgh after a first wave of strikes by council bin workers came to an end – but the piles of rubbish littering the streets of the Capital are expected to take some time to clear.
Gary Flockhart

Decontamination work may have to be carried out during clean-up work when the strikes have ended, according to public health experts -- including measures such as jet-washing pavements, spraying with disinfectant or deploying pest control. Picture: Ilona Amos

Health warning: Decontamination work may be needed in bin strike clear-up

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One more Covid death recorded in Midlothian

Monkeypox leads to swellings, boils and unsightly rashes
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Vaccine in 'short supply' globally as two more Scots catch monkeypox

A huge number of Scots are no longer quitting and attempting to quit smoking

Huge drop in number of Scots attempting to give up smoking

Monkeypox causes boils and sores to develop

Monkeypox: More than 60 cases now reported in Scotland

Survivor: Jade McMaster, her partner Thomas and their French Bulldog, Ivy

Number of Scots diagnosed with brain tumour has risen 30% in 20 years

The number of Scots hospitalised with Covid-19 has decreased, latest figures have revealed.

Covid-19 hospitalisation figures decrease by 6.3%, figures show

Lothian Tory MSP Sue Webber says cancer waiting ties should be a source of shame to Health Secretary Humza Yousaf.

One in five miss cancer treatment target

Waiting times at Scotland’s emergency departments have slightly improved for the second consecutive week, latest figures show.

Latest A&E data show waiting times continue to improve

Covid cases have risen again

Covid cases increase for the seventh week in a row in Scotland

More than 2,300 nurses across Scotland responded to the survey. Picture: Michael Gillen

One in four nurses report patients treated in 'inappropriate' settings
More than a quarter of nursing staff in hospitals across Scotland have reported patients being treated in ‘inappropriate’ settings such as hospital corridors, a new report has revealed.
Dale Miller and Hannah Carmichael

There has been a huge spike in new cases of Covid-19 in Scotland

Covid Scotland: Massive hike in number of cases recorded in one week

Humza Yousaf: The health secretary has set 'ambitious' targets to cut NHS waiting times

'Ambitious' targets set in a bid to tackle NHS waiting times

In this Centers for Disease Control and Prevention handout graphic, from 2003, symptoms of one of the first known cases of the monkeypox virus are shown on a patient's hand Pic: CDC/Getty Images

Monkeypox: Number of Scots infected rises to 40

Thousands have been left waiting for hours in Scotland's A&E departments

Casualty delays see record number left waiting in Scotland's hospitals

Cancer sufferers are waiting longer than ever for treatment

Cancer treatment waiting time performance falls to record new low

A student at St Andrew University participates in testing of a lateral flow antigen test facility in November 2020. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

Expert says Scottish Government may have to consider reintroducing more testing

There has been an increase in the number of Covid cases in Scotland

Covid cases increase by more than 30 per cent in Scotland

How monkeypox looks under a scientific microscope

Monkeypox cases in Scotland increase to 18, latest figures show

Obstacle course fun as part of Health Week at Loanhead Primary School.

Housebuilder's obstacle course donation to Loanhead Primary School is child's pl...

Some commentators have called Scotland's flagship alcohol policy a failure. Picture: John Devlin

Is Scotland’s flagship minimum alcohol pricing policy a failure?

Monkeypox symptoms include include fever, headache, muscle aches, backache, swollen lymph nodes, chills and exhaustion Pic: Science Photo Library

Monkeypox now confirmed in ten Scottish cases

Some 155,000 Scots are waiting for vital diagnostic tests

Huge rise as 155,000 Scots are waiting for diagnostic health tests

Public Health Minister Maree Todd said allowing terminations at home help women access abortions without delays
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More than half of abortions in Scotland take place at home, figures show

NHS waiting lists have soared dramatically in recent months (Picture: Michael Gillen)

Humza Yousaf told to 'get a grip' on rising NHS waiting lists

Nearly 30% of A&E patients waited longer than four hours for treatment

Nearly 30% of Scottish A&E patients waiting longer than four hours

Monkeypox symptoms include include fever, headache, muscle aches, backache, swollen lymph nodes, chills and exhaustion
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Fourth monkeypox case confirmed in Scotland by health officials

Almost 30% of attendees at A&E waited more than four hours for treatment, new figures show.

Almost 30% of patients waiting more than four hours at A&E

How worried should we be about monkeypox in Scotland?

The first case of monkeypox has been confirmed in Scotland

First case of monkeypox confirmed in Scotland as UK total reaches 57

In this Centers for Disease Control and Prevention handout graphic, from 2003, symptoms of one of the first known cases of the monkeypox virus are shown on a patient?s hand May 27, 2003. Photo Courtesy of CDC/Getty Images

How worried should we be about monkeypox in Scotland?

Waiting times at Scotland’s A&E departments have dropped in the most recent week, according to new figures from Public Health Scotland.

A&E waiting times worsen but remain better than record low

Six neighbourhoods in Edinburgh recorded less than three Covid cases over the space of a week.

Six areas in Edinburgh are 'virtually free' of Covid

Monkeypox causes a rash which goes through different stages before finally forming a scab

Monkeypox scare as trio flew to Scotland after meeting infected friend

The last time the A&E waiting time target was met in Scotland was July 2017 (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Worst-ever A&E waiting times show ‘broken system in dire crisis’

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Readers' letters: Nicola plays spot the difference with truth

Tests are still being conducted to determine how the children contracted hepatitis.

Number of cases of UK children with hepatitis being investigated rises to 108

The proportion of people waiting too long at Scotland’s A&E departments has matched the highest level on record, new figures show.

A&E waiting times match worst level on record

Here are the 12 least busy GPs in Edinburgh.

Here are the 11 surgeries with the lowest number of patients per GP in Edinburgh

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