Peacock Carter, Author at REHIS

REHIS PRESENTERS – SAVE THE DATES

January 13, 2017

The REHIS Annual Presenters Update Seminar for Food and Health & Cooking Skills Presenters – Thursday 11 May 2017 – morning only.

A full programme will become available prior to the event. Registration opens in March 2017 – Venue to be confirmed.

The REHIS Annual Presenters Update Seminar for Food Hygiene and Health and Safety Presenters – Wednesday 4 October 2017 – all day.

A full programme will become available prior to the event. Registration opens in July 2017 – Venue to be confirmed.

Both these events are excellent opportunities for Presenters to hear about all the recent updates and changes. As always many questions can be answered on the day which may save valuable time once back in the Centres. It also gives Presenters the chance to meet and communicate with REHIS staff and network with fellow Presenters.

A NEW JOINT AWARD IN HOARDING AWARENESS AND INTERVENTIONS

December 16, 2016

The Institute is delighted to announce a new Joint Award in Hoarding Practice for professionals who could encounter hoarding disorder or chronic disorganisation in the course of their work. Hoarding disorder was recently classified as a distinct mental health condition and until now there has been no accredited training provision in the UK for professionals who are supporting individuals affected by this condition. Approximately 4-6% of the population are affected by hoarding issues.
Linda Fay, founding director of Life-Pod CIC, and the UK’s sole chronic disorganisation and hoarding specialist has developed, in collaboration with Sue Hudson Craufurd, MINT Trainer, a learning pathway to understand and manage this complex condition. This training programme is essential for professionals from housing associations, Local Authority and NHS workers involved in housing, health and social care and support staff and will equip participants with the knowledge and skills to help clients affected by clutter and hoarding.
The learning pathway is the first of its kind and includes courses in:
• Hoarding Awareness & Interventions
• Helping People Who Hoard
• Motivational Interviewing
And provides a unique opportunity for individuals to work towards becoming a Certified Hoarding Practitioner.

Jackie McCabe, REHIS Director of Training would like to commend Linda for her hard work and dedication during the development of this much needed Joint Award programme.

The photograph shows Tom Bell, REHIS Chief Executive, Linda Fay, founding director of Life-Pod CIC, signing the Joint Award Agreement with Sue Hudson Craufurd and Jackie McCabe at a meeting held in the REHIS Office.

For further details, contact Jackie McCabe, Director of Training at REHIS, 19 Torphichen Street, Edinburgh EH3 8HX or by telephone on 0131 229 2968 or by email at jm@ or Linda Fay by email at linda@life-pod.co.uk www.life-pod.co.uk

J McCabe
Director of Training
December 2016

SEASON’S GREETINGS

December 11, 2016

WEBSITE RE-LAUNCH

December 1, 2016

The REHIS website has been revamped and re-launched. It has a fresh new look, contains additional features and provides an enhanced service to REHIS Approved Training Centres.

A big thank you to Jackie McCabe, Director of Training, for her input throughout the process and to Richard Carter and his colleagues at Peacock Carter Ltd for their professionalism and active support throughout the revamp process.

PRIMARY SCHOOL FILMMAKERS HIGHLIGHT SECOND HAND SMOKE DAMAGE

November 1, 2016

Photo caption: Primary 6 pupils from Blacklands Primary School celebrate their success World Environmental Health Day 2016 In support of the Federation’s World Environmental Health Day 2016 celebrations The Royal Environmental Health Institute of Scotland launched a competition for Scottish primary schools and invited Primary 6 pupils at these schools to demonstrate what 10 years of a smoke-free Scotland means to them as 10 year olds. The winning entry, a short video, was submitted by Blacklands Primary School, Kilwinning. A cheque for £1,000.00 will be presented to the school at morning assembly on 7 October by Professor Kofi Aidoo, Bernard Forteath and Colin Wallace. The runners-up, Viewlands Primary School, Perth submitted a poster and have received a cheque for £500.00.

The new Food Hygiene(Scotland)Regulations 2006

October 27, 2016

The new food hygiene laws apply in the UK from 1st January 2006. They affect all food businesses, including caterers, primary producers (such as farmers), manufacturers, distributors and retailers. There are a number of new EC Regulations, which apply directly to food businesses in the UK, and also national legislation in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. You'll find the new Food Hygiene (Scotland) Regulations 2006 attached to this Training News entry. They need to be read in conjunction with Regulation (EC) No 852/2004 on the hygiene of foodstuffs which is attached to Training News entry “Regulation (EC) No 852/2004”.Where necessary REHIS syllabuses, examinations and resources are in the process of being changed to reflect these new Regulations. Peter Midgely from the Food Standards Agency Scotland will be giving a presentation on the new law at the Trainers' Update Course in Dundee on the 8th February 2006.Following that event guidance and relevant information will be sent to Training Centres to allow them to modify their presentations.

Regulation (EC) No 852/2004

Regulation (EC) No 852/2004 is one of a number of EC Regulations on the hygiene of foodstuffs which should be read in conjunction with the Food Hygiene(Scotland)Regulations 2006.This Regulation covers the general rules of hygiene for foodstuffs and the others lay down specific rules for food of animal origin.

Links to references to Food Hygiene Legislation

These are web links to references about Food Hygiene Legislation. From the html file right click on the hyperlink and select 'save target as'. This captures the documents as pdf files very quickly.

Christine Green’s presentation on food allergens and allergies

Food allergies will soon be an additional subject to be covered during all the REHIS Food Hygiene Courses.The relevant Handbooks will all include the necessary information to allow presenters to include the subject in their presentations and we will be producing a couple of new acetates/slides for future Presenter's Resource Packs.Christine's presentation will give you information about the law and food allergens and intolerances.

REHIS Qualifications Booklet

A wide range of REHIS certified courses are available on the subjects of food and health and safety.This booklet gives a brief outline of the qualifications available.

New Control of Noise at Work Regulations

Over 1 million employees in Great Britain are exposed to levels of noise which put their hearing at risk. Employers must:- Assess the risks to employees from noise at work; Take action to reduce the noise exposure that produces those risks; Provide employees with hearing protection if you cannot reduce the noise exposure enough by using other methods; Make sure the legal limits on noise exposure are not exceeded; Provide employees with information, instruction and training; Carry out health surveillance where there is a risk to health. Employees also have responsibilities under the regulations.