The main release is the SHS Annual Report, referred to as Scotland's People, is released in August of the year following the end of the relevant reference period. For example, data from 2009 will be published in August 2010.
The survey is designed so that the interviews from each quarter will provide results which are representative of Scotland as a whole. Statistically reliable results are available for larger local authorities on an annual basis and for all Local Authorities, regardless of size, every 2 years. The two-year sweeps completed are 1999/2000, 2001/2002, 2003/2004, 2005/2006 and 2007/2008. We are currently working the 2009/2010 sweep.
For further information please see the Survey Details section.