🎤We're delighted that Scott Heald will be speaking at the Scottish Public Health Conference 2026 on 24 November in Glasgow. As Director for Data & Digital Innovation and Head of Profession for Statistics at Public Health Scotland, Scott leads the organisation's national health and care data capabilities and oversees the management, governance and use of Scotland's public health data assets, alongside the production of official statistics. Scott also has a love for cheesy pop music, science fiction and gardening - and if we're lucky, all three may feature in his session. Hosted by the UK Faculty of Public Health, Public Health Scotland and the Scottish Directors of Public Health, this year's conference will bring together leaders, practitioners and partners from across Scotland and beyond to explore how we move from frameworks to impact. 🔗 Find out more and register to attend at scotphconf.org #ScotPH26
Public Health Scotland
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The national agency for improving and protecting the health and wellbeing of the people of Scotland.
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Our vision is for a Scotland where everybody thrives. Focusing on prevention and early intervention, we aim to increase healthy life expectancy and reduce premature mortality by responding to the wider determinants that impact on people’s health and wellbeing. To do this, we use data, intelligence and a place-based approach to lead and deliver Scotland’s public health priorities.
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Check out the latest edition of the PHS newsletter and read the latest news, blogs and publications from the PHS website. Highlights include: 📰 Mum urges young people to get MenB vaccine 📰 Public Health Scotland publishes data on new GP walk-in centres 📰 National report highlights progress and next steps for MAT Standards ✍️ World Hepatitis Day 2026 – A Scottish perspective View the latest newsletter and subscribe below 🔽 https://lnkd.in/d5GeyDWQ
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Did you see our latest Community Food and Health Scotland bulletin? View it to find out about: ℹ️ Community food campaigns and projects 👛 Community funds to apply for ✍️ Events and webinars Read it here 🔽 https://lnkd.in/gcwf7Y77
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Taking place every year on 28 July, Public Health Scotland supports World Hepatitis Day, which aims to increase awareness of viral hepatitis and the effect it has across the globe and to influence real change. Duncan McCormick, Consultant in Public Health Medicine in our Blood Borne Virus and Sexually Transmitted Infections team, explains the current situation in Scotland.
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We've published the latest Rapid Action Drug Alerts and Response (RADAR) report, which presents changes on drug trends, harms and use of services in Scotland to inform immediate and short-term actions that reduce drug harms. Key findings include: - Naloxone administrations by the Scottish Ambulance Service - Drug-related attendances at A&Es across Scotland - Suspected drug-related deaths View the full report 🔽 https://lnkd.in/dmSwS5JH
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We have begun publishing monthly activity across Scotland's new GP walk-in centres today, supporting the national pilot programme to improve access to urgent primary care. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dhG3ahMZ
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📢 We're excited to share that Greg Fell OBE will be speaking at the Scottish Public Health Conference 2026 on 24 November in Glasgow. Since 2016, Greg has served as Director of Public Health for Sheffield City Council and became President of the Association of Directors of Public Health in 2023. In recognition of his outstanding contribution to public health, Greg was awarded an OBE in the 2026 New Year Honours. Hosted by the UK Faculty of Public Health, Public Health Scotland and the Scottish Directors of Public Health, this year's conference will bring together leaders, practitioners and partners from across Scotland and beyond to explore how we move from frameworks to impact. 🔗 Find out more and register below 🔽 scotphconf.org/ #ScotPH26
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🏅As the Commonwealth Games kicks off in Scotland today, look out for opportunities to be physically active for various ages and abilities as part of the #Glasgow2026 festival. Their video below shows we don't need to be athletes to enjoy the benefits of being active - whether you're doing chair yoga, walking the dog, carrying the shopping home, taking a stroll/wheeling with friends, or dancing in the kitchen, all movement matters. However you move, it’s important that you do. 🏃♀️💃 Find out more about the #Glasgow2026 community events ➡️ https://lnkd.in/evuAQXFT #TogetherWeMove Together We Move Scotland
“It matters to everyone.” 💙 Dementia Heroes is running a host of health and wellbeing activities to support those impacted by dementia as part of the #Glasgow2026 Festival. We visited one of their recent Dementia Cafés to find out more! SAMH Pickleball Scotland
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Looking for your next opportunity after service? We're offering a paid Emergency Preparedness Support Officer placement exclusively for members of the Armed Forces Community. This is a fantastic opportunity to bring your skills and experience to a role that helps support Scotland’s public health resilience. Find out more and apply via the post below 🔽
🪖 Are you a member of the Armed Forces Community? Our next round of NHS Scotland paid placements is now recruiting! NHS Scotland is looking for your skills, knowledge, and experience🔍 ✍️Apply via the NHS Scotland Careers page for the following: 📊Public Services Delivery Scotland - Project support officer (Closing date 24 July) = https://lnkd.in/eeWQhpM2 💻NHS Lanarkshire - Infrastructure Engineer - Cyber & Information Security = Applications now closed 📈NHS Tayside - Project Support Officer (Closing date 16 July) = Applications now closed 🏢NHS Fife - Employability Career Development Officer (Closing date 17 July) = Applications now closed 🚨Public Health Scotland - Emergency Preparedness Support Officer (Closing date 24 July) = https://lnkd.in/eEyWEqSV 🌟Paid Placements 2026/2027 are proudly funded and supported by the Armed Forces Talent Programme. Please contact the team if you've got any questions: nes.armedforces@nhs.scot
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We’re delighted that Sarah Woolnough, Chief Executive of The King's Fund will be speaking at the Scottish Public Health Conference on 24 November in Glasgow. 🎤 Since joining The Kings Fund in late 2023, Sarah has overseen development of a new long-term strategy, brand and operating model, all focused on boldly reimaging a health and care system that is compassionate, equitable and fit for the future, with people at its heart. Sarah is also a current a trustee of Diabetes UK and MQ Mental Health Research. This event, hosted by the UK Faculty of Public Health, Public Health Scotland and the Scottish Directors of Public Health, brings together leaders, practitioners and partners from across Scotland and beyond to explore how we move from frameworks to impact. Find out more and register below 🔽 scotphconf.org/ #ScotPH26
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