Campaign overviews

Hajj is an annual Islamic religious pilgrimage to Makkah (Mecca) in Saudi Arabia. The dates for Hajj 1446H/2025 are expected to be 4–9 June 2025. Umrah is an Islamic pilgrimage to Makkah that can be undertaken at any time of the year.

World Immunisation Week (WIW) led by the World Health Organization, is taking place 24–30 April 2025. This is a good opportunity to build public trust in vaccines and help build long-term support for immunisation.

Public Health Scotland has translated the ‘what to expect at your appointment’ videos for abdominal aortic aneurysm, breast, cervical and diabetic eye screening.

Public Health Scotland has translated the ‘what to expect at your appointment’ videos for abdominal aortic aneurysm, breast, cervical and diabetic eye screening.

Vaccination is one of the most effective public health interventions. That’s why Public Health Scotland in collaboration with Scottish Refugee Council has created a range of resources to help those new to Scotland or whose first language is not English understand the vaccination programmes.

Vaccination is one of the most effective public health interventions. That’s why Public Health Scotland in collaboration with Scottish Refugee Council has created a range of resources to help those new to Scotland or whose first language is not English understand the vaccination programmes.

April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month and we wanted to remind you about the Public Health Scotland (PHS) resources that are available for you to use.

Letters, texts and emails are now being sent to those who are eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine this spring as their level of protection may have reduced since their last vaccination.

Working Health Services Scotland (WHSS) is a free NHSScotland service for employers and employees. WHSS offers referral and advice services for those struggling to attend work due to a health condition and supports workers to safely return to and stay at work.

Public Health Scotland released a report today which shows there has been a 13.5% increase in the number of men who received their abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) screening in the last year.

Everyone has a right to healthcare, but registering with a GP can be more difficult for some people in marginalised communities. This includes people experiencing homelessness, refugees, people seeking asylum and Gypsy/Travellers.

The campaign Chat. Sign. Protect. aims to raise awareness of the vaccines offered to young people in secondary school and remind parents and carers to sign and return the vaccine consent forms before the deadline.