Reading Time: 3 minutesThis blog discusses long-term conditions in Scotland, prevalence and future projections.
Author: SPICe
Intergovernmental activity update Q1 and Q2 2026Â
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSPICe has published a new quarterly intergovernmental activity update, which covers quarters 1 and 2 (January to June) of 2026. You can find previous updates on our intergovernmental activity hub. ‘Intergovernmental activity’
Bowel Cancer Screening
Reading Time: 3 minutesOn 12 July 2026, the Scottish Government announced that Public Health Minister Maree Todd had asked the UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC) to consider
Labour market update: July 2026
Reading Time: < 1 minuteMonthly update on the labour market in Scotland.
Promoting Healthy Ageing in Scotland
Reading Time: 4 minutesIn January 2026, SPICe published a briefing on Promoting Healthy Ageing in Scotland. The briefing looked at the influence that lifestyle and environment can have
New SPICe research – Access to Legal Aid and Advice in Scotland
Reading Time: 5 minutesSPICe has been working –  through its academic fellowship scheme – with Dr Mustapha Douch from Edinburgh University. Dr Douch has used econometric techniques to
The Commonwealth Games 2026Â
Reading Time: 5 minutesA look at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026
Data Centres
Reading Time: 9 minutesThis post answers some key questions about data centres and their development in Scotland, with a focus on resources use and national planning policy.
New child poverty dashboard published
Reading Time: < 1 minuteFind constituency-level child poverty statistics here: Poverty and deprivation statistics for Scottish Parliament constituencies and other local areas in Scotland
Useful sources of health and social care information
Reading Time: 8 minutesA list of useful sources of information on health and social care topics, updated regularly.