Environmental Health Scotland-The Journal of the Royal Environmental Health Institute of Scotland-Winter 2012

  • 15 January 2013

The Winter 2012 edition of Environmental Health Scotland, the REHIS Journal, can be accessed in the Members area. This edition includes articles on Controlling Bed Bugs and Cockroaches in Residential Properties: A Focus on Govanhill; Preventing Legionellosis; Full Steam Ahead at the Engine Shed; REHIS Annual Awards Ceremony 2012;Professional Development ; Sustainability of an Ecological Sanitation Project […]

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New Honorary Vice-President

  • 4 January 2013

Young Samanyika has been appointed as an Honorary Vice-President of the Institute. Young is President of the Malawi Environmental Health Association (MEHA) and is the Principal Environmental Health Officer at the Ministry of Health in Malawi.  MEHA is one of the Institute’s international partners. Young has visited Scotland on two occasions both facilitated by REHIS […]

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George Fairgrieve OBE

  • 31 December 2012

George Fairgrieve, a long standing member and Fellow of the Institute, has rounded off an eventful 2012 by being awarded an OBE in the New Year Honours List. Prior to his retirement as Food and Safety Manager with East Lothian Council, after 42 years of service, in August George stood down as the Chairman of […]

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REHIS Annual Conference 2013

  • 7 December 2012

Dates for your 2013 diary. 16/17 May THE GLYNHILL HOTEL, RENFREW The REHIS Annual Conference is the principal Environmental Health event to take place in Scotland. It provides an opportunity for participants to reflect on current and future approaches to protecting and improving the health of the Scottish people and to renew friendships and make […]

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Annual Award Ceremony 2012

  • 4 December 2012

The photographs taken at the Annual Awards Ceremony 2012 are now available to view and download at the following link https:/photographs-rehis-events One of the highlights of the event was the presentation of the REHIS Meritorious Endeavours in Environmental Health Award. The recipient of the Award for 2012 is Peter Midgley. Peter is a long-standing member of […]

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REHIS e-Newsletter ‘News for Public Health Professionals’

  • 13 November 2012

The November 2012 edition of the REHIS e-Newsletter ‘News for Public Health Professionals’ has been uploaded to this website and is accessible from a dedicated public access portal to the right of this news item. If you wish to feature any Environmental Health or Public Health initiative, event or activity in the REHIS Newsletter, please contact Jim […]

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LAUNCH OF NEW BSc (Hons) ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DEGREE COURSE

  • 6 November 2012

The University of the West of Scotland (UWS) officially launched its new BSc (Hons) Environmental Health degree course at its Paisley Campus on Friday 26 October 2012. The course is accredited by the Institute. Robert Howe, Director of Professional Development, Professor Seamus McDaid CBE, Principal and Vice Chancellor of UWS.  Photo: Richard Thacker, Professor Seamus […]

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Environmental Health Update and Annual General Meeting 2012

  • 30 October 2012

Environmental Health Update and Annual General Meeting Friday 16 November 2012 Apex International Hotel, Edinburgh REHIS will present its annual free to members Environmental Health Update event in Edinburgh on the morning of Friday 16 November. Five excellent speakers will present papers on  the Airdrie to Bathgate Railway Line – Environmental Health Aspects, Bottled Water […]

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New website – New opportunities for discussion

  • 19 October 2012

One of the new features of the new website is the addition of  Members’ and  Community Trainers’ forums. Each group has its own separate area – Members can access their forum by clicking on the Members tab and then “Forums” and the Community Trainers by clicking on the Community Training tab and then “Trainers resources” and […]

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