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The Institute’s Health and Safety Update and Food Update courses will be presented on Tuesday 22 September and Wednesday 23 September at the Holiday Inn, Edinburgh respectively. There are still a small number of places available on this course and those who wish to attend are asked to contact the Institute’s office as soon as possible to secure their place. A copy of the programmes and booking forms have been uploaded.Once completed these forms should be returned to Jane Barks, Administrative Assistant (Professional Development) jb@

This guide to the British Standard for Pest Managers (BS EN 16636) was developed by the European pest management industry and is designed to promote professional standards for pest control organisations across Europe. It sets out requirements for service, processes, staff competences, and for the protection of humans, pets and the environment.

REHIS, through Pat Hoey, was a consultee on this standard.

Click on the link for more information  – BSI European Standard for Pest Management Services

The Institute is pleased to advise that the Health and Safety Update Course will be presented on Tuesday 22 September and that the Food Safety Update Course will be presented on Wednesday 23 September 2015. Both events will be held at the Holiday Inn Edinburgh and programme details and booking information will be posted on the Institute’s website in the near future. The Environmental Health Update Course will be presented on the morning of Friday 20 November at the Apex International Hotel, Edinburgh

This is an invitation to the membership to try an innovative approach to gaining CPD credits (2hrs) whilst also acquiring historical insight in to Environmental Health related issues that have been played out in Glasgow, with the further added value of it being undertaken as part of a healthy activity.The walking tour has been created for us by a qualified historical tour guide, with exceptional knowledge on Glasgow and its history. It focuses on issues such as sanitation, housing, welfare, infectious disease and pests, but also touches on social divisions, education and distribution of wealth. All of which, have influenced our profession and continue to be areas where we have influence.

For Chartered EHO members or those working towards Chartered EHO status this might trigger your enthusiasm to research an aspect of the tour and produce a submission paper.

Spaces are limited to 10 persons per tour, it is all outside and the distance covered is around 2.5 miles (roads and pavements) so appropriate footwear, clothes and level of fitness is needed. The full tour takes approximately 2 hours 15 minutes.

Starting Point – Glasgow Cathedral (Google Maps).

Costs: Members – Free*                                         Non-Members – £20.00.

If you wish to book a space(s) at either event please complete the attached registration form and return to the event co-ordinator e-mail address/address below.

If you wish to further information please contact David Duffy (event co-ordinator) at david.duffy@southlanarkshire.gov.uk or Tel: 01698 454644 to discuss.

Towards a Generation Free from Tobacco Smoke Conference, Edinburgh, 18 and 19 June 2015

The programme is available on ASH Scotland’s website www.ashscotland.org.uk/conference along with information on booking your place

This PhD scholarship forms part of a new, multidisciplinary cluster of PhD scholarships across Strathclyde Business School focused on health and well-being, particularly in urban settings. This cluster is supported by and will be linked with the Centre for Health Policy, and is aligned with the University themes of Health and of Future Cities, which is a major focus for Strathclyde as a leading international technological university.  The cluster will help SBS to contribute to this research agenda while extending existing programmes of research through the blending of theoretical frameworks, concepts and methodological approaches. The cluster is also well aligned with the Scottish Government’s revised Economic Strategy which identifies investment in education, skills and health; inclusive growth which promotes equality and tackles inequality; and  innovative approaches to long standing economic and social problems as key priorities.

See the attached document for more information.

The 2014 Annual Environmental Health Review, a document celebrating the work of Scotland’s environmental health partners, was launched at the REHIS Annual Environmental Health Forum, Clydebank, this morning. Download a copy here.

The REHIS Annual Environmental Health Forum replaces the Institute’s Annual Conference. Last summer the Council of REHIS undertook a member survey to seek opinion on the future delivery of the Annual Conference. Feedback from the membership was taken into consideration and a new format agreed. The result will be the presentation, for the first time, of the REHIS Annual Environmental Health Forum. The Forum will be less expensive than the Annual Conference with discounts available to members of REHIS and partner organisations, and aims to be more inclusive. It will be presented on Wednesday 29 April (all day plenary sessions covering a wide range of topical issues) and Thursday 30 April (morning workshops covering Food Safety/Food Standards, Health and Safety at Work, Pollution Control/Environmental Protection, and Public Health/ Housing) at the Beardmore Hotel and Conference Centre, Clydebank (www.thebeardmore.com). The programme is now available via the following link – REHIS Annual Environmental Health Forum

The Winter edition of Environmental Health Scotland, the REHIS Journal, can be accessed by clicking on the  link Journal Winter edition

If you wish to feature any Environmental Health or Public Health initiative, event or activity in the REHIS Journal, please contact Tom Bell at tb@

Does your organisation reduce and recycle its waste and does it try to help the environment in any way at all? If the answer to any of these questions is YES you could win a Scottish Green Apple Award.See the attached document for more information.

These awards are presented by The Green Organisation and are supported by The Royal Environmental Health Institute of Scotland (REHIS).

The President, members of Council and members of staff at REHIS wish everyone in the Scottish and International environmental health community a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Photographs of this year’s Annual Awards Ceremony can now be accessed on the REHIS website at https:/photographs-rehis-events