Food Update Course, 4 June 2025
We are pleased to announce the programme for the forthcoming Food Update Course which takes place on the 4 June via MS Teams. The full programme is available here FU-2025-Programme-1.pdf
This popular event will host a variety of speakers. We have taken on board some suggestions from previous feedback to ensure that the membership requests are being addressed. The speakers are from various backgrounds including the Fermenters Guild, FSS, Abertay University and specialists from our own membership. Topics include incident reporting, port health, allergen guidance, seaweed products, and advice on fermentation and fermented products. The booking form is now available here – Food Update 2025
REHIS Schools Initiative
We are delighted to share that, in partnership with the Scottish Government, the Institute has launched the application process for Home Economics departments within Secondary Schools in Scotland to apply for fully funded resources to enable the delivery of REHIS Elementary Food Hygiene and REHIS Elementary Food and Health qualifications (SCQF Level 5) to pupils in S1 to S6 year groups. Each REHIS registered Home Economics department will receive an email with the application details.
As well as providing pupils with nationally and industry recognised qualifications, which will be of use to them and future employers, the courses can also play an important role in helping schools in Scotland meet the SQA Curriculum for Excellence, Health and Wellbeing (Food and Health) experiences and outcomes.
For more information, please contact Sandra Williamson, REHIS Director of Training. contact@rehis.com
150 Year Environmental Health Forum
The 150 Year Environmental Health Forum will be held on Thursday 25 September 2025 at the Apex Grassmarket Hotel in Edinburgh which will then be followed by a special dinner to celebrate the 150-year milestone. For information and booking arrangements see REHIS 150th Anniversary Forum – REHIS
Take advantage of the early bird rate before it ends on 31 May 2025.
The Martin Keeley Award
For Outstanding contribution to Environmental Health 2025
Applications are invited for the Martin Keeley award for outstanding contribution to Environmental Health 2025.
Protecting and improving public health is a fundamental objective of Environmental Health and the work of both REHIS and SOCOEHS. Recognising the contributions of our colleague, Martin Keeley, who sadly passed away in 2022, an award is presented to recognise individuals, groups or organisations for actions which have significantly promoted or improved Environmental Health (this can be for single element or wider Environmental Health). To submit a nomination, please complete this form HERE. Applications close on 31 July 2025.
