REHIS e-Newsletter ‘News for Public Health Professionals’
- 29 March 2013
The April 2013 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 […]
COMMUNICATION WITH THE MEMBERSHIP – SCOTTISH ROADSHOWS
- 21 March 2013
The Institute will run a series of roadshows across Scotland this year to highlight its role in improving and protecting public health in Scotland and to promote the new requirements for the education, professional practice and examination of Student/Graduate Trainee Environmental Health Officers. The roadshows will be presented in Aberdeen (with video conferencing links to […]
A Healthier Scotland: Consultation on Creating a New Food Body
- 18 March 2013
Following the decision by Scottish Government Ministers to create a new Scottish body for food safety and standards, feed safety and standards, nutrition, food labeling and meat inspection the Scottish Government has launched a consultation on creating the New Food Body in Scotland. You are invited to take this opportunity to tell the Scottish Government what […]
NHS Scotland – Resources on Health Inequalities
- 15 March 2013
NHS Health Scotland has produced a suite of health inequalities briefing notes to complement the December 2012 SOA guidance to help Community Planning Partnerships in the development of their Single Outcome Agreement. Click on this hyperlink for more information on the following topics. 1. Health Inequalities briefing: Broad messages 2. Health Inequalities briefing: Physical Activity 3. […]
Food Standards body for Scotland
- 7 March 2013
Scottish Government Ministers have agreed to create a new Scottish body for food safety, food standards, nutrition, food labelling and meat inspection. The move follows the recommendations of the Scudamore review, which was commissioned by the Scottish Government as a result of the UK Government’s decision to move responsibility for nutrition and food labelling in […]
REHIS Southern Centre Event
- 5 March 2013
Air Quality Management Areas (AQMA) & Biomass (Developmental Control) The aim of the training event is to provide professionals/technical officers with an insight into Air Quality Assessment Tools (specifically Biomass) used to inform Developmental Controls currently in use within a local authority scenario.In addition there will be a short presentation on a practical example of […]
REHIS Trainers’ Resource List 2011
- 26 February 2013
This list details the resources that are available for trainers who deliver REHIS food safety,food and health,control of infection and health and safety courses.The list includes an order form.
REHIS Conference 2013 ‘Environmental Health – Apart, Yet Connected’
- 30 January 2013
The REHIS Annual Conference is the principal Environmental Health event to take place in Scotland. It provides an opportunity to reflect on current and future approaches to protecting and improving the health of the Scottish people and to renew friendships and make new ones. This year’s Conference is being held in Renfrew and I look […]
REHIS e-Newsletter ‘News for Public Health Professionals’
- 28 January 2013
The December 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 […]
CONTAMINATED BEEF BURGERS HIGHLIGHTS IMPORTANCE OF REALISTIC FOOD SAMPLING REGIME IN SCOTLAND
- 21 January 2013
The Institute calls for an increase in food sampling and tests to ensure the protection of the food chain and consumer protection in Scotland. See attached press release for more information.
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 […]
Over 500 organisations from across Scotland have already taken the Zero Waste Challenge
- 9 January 2013
The Zero Waste Challenge is the new online service that gives you immediate access to a downloadable waste prevention action plan tailored to your business. Simply tell us a little bit about who you are and what you do to discover the key things that your business can do now to save money. Plus, get […]
