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 leading and supporting Scotland to respond to its health challenges and making a difference to the lives of people in our communities. We have a Scotland wide remit and work closely with local organisations. We are focussed on improving life expectancy and reducing health inequalities. We bring together and share data and intelligence to shape decisions affecting health and 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. Our COVID-19 data has reached millions across Scotland and been reported thousands of times in the media. Our intelligence and analysis shaped Scotland’s response to the disease. We share learning from what we know works to make the biggest impact on health and our research and evidence continues to inform policy. We provide reliable, valuable statistics on health and healthcare in Scotland and we’ve continued to be known and trusted by regulators and people across Scotland. According to the UK Statistical Regulator, our data adds value.
Our Board is made up of 12 non-executive Board members (two of whom are nominated by COSLA) this includes one whistleblowing champion, the Employee Director, who provides the link between the Board and Staff Side and the Chief Executive
Our Board is responsible for:
- setting the strategic direction for the organisation and defining annual plans
- ensuring that plans and performance take account of and are responsive to stakeholder needs
- monitoring performance against objectives to check that PHS is delivering the right outcomes
- ensuring effective financial stewardship
- ensuring high standards of governance and conduct throughout the organisation, consistent with Public Health Scotland values
Why Public Health Scotland is supporting Boardroom Apprentice
We have hosted a Board Apprentice this year and enjoyed the experience and believe we have a great deal to offer an apprentice next year. PHS is uniquely placed with being a national Health Board to offer a Board apprentice experience of how PHS is leading national programmes and influencing Scottish Government policy on improving Scotland’s health, life expectancy and driving forward the prevention agenda.
Location of Board and Committee Meetings
Edinburgh, Gyle Square and online
Frequency and timing of board/committee meetings
Board meetings are approx every 3 months and Committee meetings also quarterly
Date of Board Meetings (January – December 2025)
See this link https://publichealthscotland.scot/our-organisation/our-board/our-board-meetings-and-papers/
Wednesday 19 February 2025
Time: 10:30 to 13:00
Venue: To be confirmed
19 or 26 March 2025 (to approve the budget)
Time: 10:30 to 13:00
Committee of the Boards and meeting dates (January – December 2025)
Payment of travel expenses
Yes to meetings and seminars
