A spring dose of the COVID-19 vaccine is the best way to prevent people with a weakened immune system from getting seriously ill from the virus. Those who are eligible will receive an invitation by post, email or text.
More information 👇
https://t.co/rQZNGlxLqH
#SpringVaccine
A fantastic start to the SCLWN Annual conference with welcome from conference Chair @AngiolinaFoster, overview from @MistryTej and keynote address from Cabinet Secretary for Health & Social Care @neilcgray and Dr Catherine Labinjoh @LabinjohC
Yesterday, @P_H_S_Official and @FSScot welcomed the @scotgov consultation on proposed regulations to restrict the promotion of foods high in fat, sugar, or salt.
🔊Listen to our Chief Executive, @PaulJ_PHS, explain why it is important.
Find out more 🔽 https://t.co/EsOJKytl67
🗓️ WEBINAR, 4 MARCH: Join us this #WorldObesityDay as we take a commercial determinants lens to food, weight & health. Learn about policy actions to address their impact and how to communicate effectively to build support for wider changes.
Register now: https://t.co/ntobjRZCU6
Songs and memories are in the air this Valentine's Day ❤️🎶
We're celebrating our love for music, giving commuters in Glasgow a chance to create a playlist for their favourite person & request a live song from our resident pianists in return for a small donation 🎹
🆕With two cases of laboratory-confirmed measles since October 2023, one of which was confirmed today, we're encouraging the public to take up the offer of the Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccine.
Read more here: https://t.co/4MRpDCGZEQ
We were delighted to meet with @cllrpaulkelly and @jenni_minto yesterday to highlight the crucial work PHS is doing together with @scotgov and @COSLA to make a difference to the health of people in Scotland. Thank you to members of the public who joined us.
#PHSAnnualReview
If you provide vital care for a relative, friend or neighbour due to old age, physical or mental illness, disability or an addiction, then you’re eligible for the flu and COVID-19 vaccines this winter.
Find out more and book an appointment at https://t.co/m9NLbdUumZ
We’re thrilled to receive the development accreditation for Equally Safe at Work💙
Kevin Campbell (PHS), Kelsey Smith (@EquallySafeScot), @AngiolinaFoster (PHS Chair) & Chief Exec @PaulJ_PHS marked our commitment to gender inclusion.
Find out more⬇️
https://t.co/swo5li8eWk
We've received independent assurance from @StatsRegulation that our statistics about some of the most important areas of health service activity in Scotland meet the highest standards.
Our blog by @ScottHeald72 and @catbrom explains why this matters:
➡️ https://t.co/qyDmsAPIIz
Parents and carers of children aged 2 and above are encouraged to ensure their child gets their flu vaccine ahead of winter.
The child flu vaccine is usually given as a painless nasal spray and is a safe way to help protect your child against flu.
Visit https://t.co/kpe6tGoZkA
We're delighted to partner with @PoliceScotland and @UoE_EFI on a new collaboration focused on reducing inequalities.
We'll play a key role in providing robust data and intelligence to support this new Prevention Hub to improve public health.
➡️https://t.co/lNLEjx19RO
Public Health Scotland welcomes the response from the @UKStatsAuth on its final report on the evaluation of minimum unit pricing (MUP) for alcohol in Scotland.
https://t.co/iU1wYbSyGc
If we’re to be successful in meeting the 4 great population health challenges of this time, we must reject transactional approaches to care and commit to Careful & Kind care - a value based approach with people and equity at its heart. #RealisticMedicine https://t.co/uRRpdOzzib
I publish my annual report tomorrow, an update to #RealisticMedicine. I write about the population health challenges facing us, the need to avoid transactional, industrial care & risk of de-professionalisation. But there’s also hope- with great examples of work countering this.