Genomic sequencing used to investigate university halls outbreak in new study
- 23 July 2022
A new study from Public Health Scotland in collaboration with the University of Glasgow and NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, published today, investigates a large outbreak of COVID-19 among students resident at university accommodation in Scotland at the start of the autumn 2020 term. It clearly describes the potential for rapid spread of COVID-19 within and between […]
Workplace fatality figures published
- 23 July 2022
A hundred and twenty-three workers were killed in work-related accidents in Great Britain in the last year, according to figures published by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). The annual data release covers the period from April 2021 to March 2022, during which time most pandemic restrictions were lifted and the economy began returning to […]
WHO declares monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency of international concern
- 23 July 2022
The monkeypox outbreak has been declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) by the World Health Organization. The classification is the highest alert that the WHO can issue and follows a worldwide upsurge in cases. It came at the end of the second meeting of the WHO’s International Health Regulations (2005) (IHR) Emergency […]
Lyme disease and tick awareness
- 22 July 2022
A campaign is running this summer to raise awareness of tick bites and the symptoms of Lyme Disease. Ticks are tiny spider-like creatures found in woodland and moorland areas. They feed on the blood of birds and mammals, including humans. Lyme disease is a bacterial infection spread to humans by infected ticks. It’s also known […]
Consultation on restricting junk food promotions
- 19 July 2022
Restricting promotions of food and drink high in fat, sugar or salt: consulation have been published. The Scottish Government’s consultation seeks views on restricting the promotion of confectionery, cakes, crisps, savoury snacks and sugary soft drinks at checkouts and front of store, and on multi-buy discounts. The consultation seeks views on foods that would be […]
Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles (Scotland) Bill passes
- 19 July 2022
New legislation to control the sale and use of fireworks will improve public safety and benefit communities for years to come. The Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles (Scotland) Bill passed following a Scottish Parliament debate and introduces a fireworks licensing system, with mandatory safety training, for people wishing to purchase and use fireworks. It also introduces […]
Clean Air Day 2022: Air pollution impacts every organ in the body
- 7 July 2022
The evidence base behind Clean Air Day, the UK’s largest campaign on air pollution by Global Action Plan, today reveals the weight of scientific evidence has strengthened, thereby allowing the organisation to publicly confirm for the first time that air pollution can impact every organ in the body. The relationship between air pollution and our health […]
Public Health Scotland has launched a new learning hub dedicated to challenging weight stigma
- 7 July 2022
Public Health Scotland has launched a new learning hub dedicated to challenging weight stigma. The hub is an evidence based online resource, aimed at increasing awareness of weight stigma, its impact, as well as identifying actions that can be taken to address it. It has been informed by a wide array of experts from a […]
Man sentenced to 11 months imprisonment for large-scale fly-tipping in Glasgow
- 7 July 2022
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA), Police Scotland and Glasgow City Council have welcomed the sentencing of Declan Clarke (30) at Glasgow Sheriff Court, for large-scale fly-tipping offences across the city, particularly in the Drumchapel and Gartloch areas. Clarke was sentenced on Wednesday 8 June 2022 to 11 months imprisonment. He originally pleaded guilty on […]
Breaking barriers to reduce inequalities learning hub – from Public Health Scotland
- 7 July 2022
A new practice development hub for reducing inequalities is now available on the PHS Virtual Learning Environment. Primarily for those in public service roles, it aims to improve skills and day to day working practice so that action can be taken to reduce inequalities. Scotland’s public services have a duty to reduce inequalities and […]
Mandatory calorie labelling for Scotland consultation
- 20 May 2022
The public is being invited to have their say on plans to add the number of calories to menus in the out of home food sector including cafes, restaurants and takeaways. The Out of home sector – mandatory calorie labelling: consultation fulfils a pledge made by the Scottish Government’s in their 2021 Out of Home Action Plan. The […]
Charges on single-use drinks cups
- 20 May 2022
On 31 March 2022, the Scottish Government announced the formation of an advisory group that will shape plans for mandatory charges on coffee cups and other single-use disposable beverage containers, work on which had been on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The charge is expected to come into effect during the course of this […]
