Public Health Scotland News - Campaign overviews

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.

One less thing: Childhood vaccination campaign

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 08:58:00 Z

Public Health Scotland has developed a campaign which aims to encourage uptake of childhood vaccinations, to help address the declines seen across the programme over the past decade.

Quit Your Way Toolkit February 2026

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 09:59:00 Z

Smoking is one of the single largest preventable causes of premature death and ill health in Scotland. It causes over 8,000 smoking-related deaths every year in Scotland and is responsible for over 40,000 hospital admissions.

One less thing: Childhood vaccination campaign

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 16:39:00 Z

Public Health Scotland has developed a campaign which aims to encourage uptake of childhood vaccinations, to help address the declines seen across the programme over the past decade.

#Vaccines4Students Social Media Toolkit January 2026

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 11:33:00 Z

Students are at increased risk of infectious diseases like meningitis and measles. These diseases spread easily in universities and colleges, as students mix closely with others from around the country and overseas. The new term for Scottish universities and colleges is an important opportunity to remind students of free vaccinations provided by the NHS in Scotland.