We are now on Instagram!
- 8 April 2025
To mark our 150th anniversary, we have launched a brand-new REHIS Instagram page – a space where we will celebrate history, share key updates, and connect more closely with our community. This new platform is also a step towards enhancing engagement with our REHIS members, offering an accessible way to keep with news from the […]
150th Anniversary Forum – booking is now open!
- 7 April 2025
Early Bird Booking is now open for the REHIS 150th Anniversary Forum which is being held on Thursday 25th September 2025. BOOK HERE!
Public Health management of Legionnaire’s disease guidance published
- 4 April 2025
Public Health Scotland (PHS) have published Guidance for the public health management of Legionnaires’ disease. In line with the PHS method to produce health protection guidance, a guidance development group (GDG) consisting of a multidisciplinary group of stakeholders with relevant expertise, has adapted the UKHSA Legionnaires’ disease: guidance, data and analysis (2021), for use in Scotland. This guidance replaces the 2014 SHPN Guideline on […]
REHIS News – March 2025
- 24 March 2025
Back in March 2020, the world faced unprecedented challenges due to the Covid-19 pandemic. While the many of us stayed at home, our Environmental Health Officers (EHOs) were undertaking a pivotal role in safeguarding public health. We are proud of the next generation of EHOs as they conduct their professional exams in March to achieve the REHIS […]
Call on Scottish Government to cut air pollution from engine idling
- 24 March 2025
A coalition of more than twenty organisations and individuals, including councillors, health professionals, teachers, and charities, have joined forces to urge the Scottish Government to better enforce the ban on engine idling. Engine idling, leaving a vehicle’s engine running while stationary, is already prohibited in Scotland because it releases toxic exhaust fumes that are harmful to human […]
Listeria outbreak in healthcare setting
- 23 March 2025
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has confirmed, along with partner agencies it is investigating five cases of listeria at NHS hospitals and other healthcare settings. UKHSA said the cause of the outbreak was yet to be confirmed but laboratory testing suggested a potential link with a particular dessert. Three of the five people investigated […]
Netflix launch new drama based on the Corby toxic waste scandal
- 23 March 2025
A new mini-series based on the Corby scandal in which a negligent council repeatedly exposed residents to toxic waste, is available to watch on Netflix. “Toxic Town” dramatises the events in the Midlands town between the mid 80s and 2010 when a settlement was reached. The case revolved around the negligence of Corby Borough Council in […]
Environmental Standards Scotland publish Areas of Research Interest
- 20 March 2025
Environmental Standards Scotland’s (ESS) has published their Areas of Research Interest document which collates recommendations on research and evidence requirements. The Areas of Research Interest document collates ESS’ recommendations on research and evidence requirements that have been identified through our investigations and analytical work conducted under the eight environmental topic areas identified in ESS’ 2022-2025 […]
AI could help detect and investigate foodborne illness outbreaks
- 19 March 2025
UKHSA is exploring artificial intelligence (AI) to detect foodborne illness outbreaks by analysing online restaurant reviews for symptoms and food mentions. In a new study, UKHSA experts have assessed different types of AI for their ability to detect and classify text in online restaurant reviews, which could one day be used to identify and potentially target investigations into […]
Healthcare Improvement Scotland issues warning about the dangers of Botox parties
- 18 March 2025
Healthcare Improvement Scotland is warning the public of the dangers of so-called Botox parties. Regulator advises only registered healthcare professionals should provide cosmetic treatments like Botox. Botox parties are often organised with unregulated providers such as beauticians. This means important decisions regarding health and wellbeing can be seriously impaired by consumption of alcohol. As the […]
Awaab’s Law to come to Scotland
- 18 March 2025
Social housing residents in Scotland will be given greater protection against issues of disrepair in their homes such as damp and mould through the introduction of Awaab’s Law. Awaab’s Law is named after two-year-old Awaab Ishak who died in 2020 after being exposed to mould in his home in Rochdale. The Scottish Government intends to […]
Celebrating International Women’s Day 2025 and Women in Environmental Health
- 7 March 2025
As REHIS celebrates 150 years, on International Women’s Day we celebrate the powerful contributions of women who are at the forefront of environmental health and inspiring the next generation of Environmental Health Officers. Here are the Past Presidents of REHIS since 2017.
