Who are we?
Public Health Scotland is an NHS Board. We are uniquely sponsored by the Scottish Government and the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (COSLA) on behalf of local government. Since 1 April 2020, Public Health Scotland has been:
- making a difference to the lives of people in our communities
- leading and supporting Scotland to respond to its health challenges
What we do?
As Scotland’s national public health body, we lead and support work across Scotland to prevent disease, prolong healthy life and promote health and wellbeing.
Vision and values
Public Health Scotland is Scotland’s lead national body for improving and protecting the health and wellbeing of all of Scotland’s people.
Our vision is for a Scotland where everybody thrives. Focusing on prevention and early intervention, we aim to increase healthy life expectancy and reduce premature mortality by responding to the wider determinants that impact on people’s health and wellbeing. To do this, we use data, intelligence and a place-based approach to lead and deliver Scotland’s public health priorities.
We are jointly sponsored by COSLA and the Scottish Government and collaborate across the public and third sectors. We provide advice and support to local government and authorities in a professionally independent manner.
Our values of respect, collaboration, innovation, excellence and integrity are at the heart of our work.
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