These reports help us to understand the current and likely future challenges for the health and wellbeing of the people of Lothian. They show that health and wellbeing outcomes are strongly patterned by underlying socioeconomic factors, with people living in more deprived areas consistently experiencing worse outcomes than those living in less deprived areas.
Director of Public Health’s Annual Reports:
Public Health Survey:
The Lothian Public Health Survey 2023 is a major research study commissioned by NHS Lothian and the University of Edinburgh and is crucial to obtaining an accurate picture of the health and wellbeing of East Lothian, Midlothian, West Lothian and City of Edinburgh residents.
- Findings of the Public Health Survey 2023 (PDF)
- Technical Report for the Public Health Survey 2023 (PDF)
Public Health Reports:
- Drug Related Deaths Annual Report 2022 (PDF)
- Sexual Health and Blood Borne Virus Programme Board Annual Report 2022/23 (PDF)
- Drug Related Deaths Annual Report 2023 (PDF)
- Immunisation Annual Report 2023/24 (PDF)
- Viral Hepatitis Managed Care Network Annual Report 2023/24 (PDF)
- A Strengthened Approach to Prevention Across the Lothian Health and Care System 2024 (PDF)
- Alcohol Health Needs Assessment 2024 (PDF)
Equality and Human Rights Reports:
- NHS Lothian Equality and Human Rights Annual Report 2023/24 (Opens NHS Lothian Equality and Human Rights Page)
