Public Health Scotland News - Campaign overviews

Are you watching Scotland home or away this Summer?

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:45:00 Z

Whether fans are heading to America to support Scotland at the World Cup or watching the games in a fan-zone closer to home, it’s important to make sure their vaccinations are up to date before they go.

It’s not too late to protect yourself from COVID-19

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 08:00:00 Z

COVID-19 remains a serious risk, especially for older adults and those with weakened immune systems. Protection from previous vaccination reduces over time, so it’s important those eligible get vaccinated to help maintain their protection all year round.

Is it football or flip flops this Summer?

Wed, 27 May 2026 09:01:00 Z

Whether people are heading to America to support Scotland at the World Cup, relaxing on the beach, or enjoying festivals closer to home, it’s important to make sure their vaccinations are up to date before they go.

Hajj and Umrah Social Media Toolkit

Tue, 26 May 2026 12:16:00 Z

Hajj is an annual Islamic religious pilgrimage to Makkah (Mecca) in Saudi Arabia. The dates for Hajj 1447H/2026 are expected to be 25–30 May 2026. Umrah is an Islamic pilgrimage to Makkah that can be undertaken at any time of the year.

Staying safe outdoors - farm visits and tick awareness

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:24:00 Z

Zoonotic infections are diseases passed from animals to humans. They remain a significant public health risk in Scotland, particularly during spring and summer months.

Bowel Cancer Awareness Month 2026

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:07:00 Z

April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month. We wanted to use this as an opportunity to remind you about the Public Health Scotland (PHS) resources that are available for you to use.

Help raise awareness of signs and symptoms of meningitis

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:00:00 Z

Following the outbreak of meningococcal disease in Kent, PHS has created social media assets to help raise awareness, of the signs and symptoms of meningitis and the MenACWY vaccine.

Healthy Working Lives Toolkit to Support Workplace Health - March 2026

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:50:00 Z

Healthy Working Lives is a free NHS Scotland service dedicated to improving workplace health, safety and well‑being across Scotland. As part of Public Health Scotland, our mission is to help employers create environments where employees can thrive physically and mentally. This benefits individuals, families, businesses, communities and the wider Scottish economy.

Spring’s the perfect time to top up your COVID-19 protection.

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:17:00 Z

COVID-19 hasn’t gone away. The virus remains a serious risk, especially for older adults and those with weakened immune systems.

Staying safe outdoors - farm visits and tick awareness

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:44:00 Z

Zoonotic infections are diseases passed from animals to humans. They remain a significant public health risk in Scotland, particularly during spring and summer months.