REHIS e-Newsletter ‘News for Public Health Professionals’
- 4 May 2012
The May 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 […]
Poll shows Scots support for plain packaging , even amongst smokers
- 26 April 2012
New poll shows strong support for introduction of plain packs as Government consultation begins A new opinion poll carried out by YouGov showed strong support in Scotland for the introduction of plain packaging for tobacco products. When shown an image of a plain pack, twice as many smokers supported a move to sell tobacco products […]
Report on Occupational health provision on the Olympic Park and Village
- 25 April 2012
HSE have published Occupational Health Provision on the Olympic Park and Athletes’ Village, the second in a series of research reports relating to health and safety on the London 2012 construction project. The occupational health provision on the Olympic Park and Village has been recognised by the construction industry and beyond as an example of […]
Minister for Public Health addresses Conference
- 20 April 2012
Michael Matheson MSP, Scotland’s Minister for Public Health, addressed the last day of the REHIS Annual Conference in Edinburgh yesterday. The Minister’s address was supportive of the work of the Institute and of the contribution that Environmental Health Officers make to the protection and improvement of public health in Scotland. Mr Matheson also welcomed the […]
Lord Rooker to address Conference
- 11 April 2012
Lord Jeff Rooker, Chair of the Board of the Food Standards Agency, will address the REHIS Annual Conference on the afternoon of Wednesday 18 April. Lord Rooker ‘s address will, in the main, cover the Agency’s Review of Official Controls Delivery in the UK.
REHIS Introductory, Elementary and Intermediate Food Hygiene Courses by E Learning
- 6 April 2012
REHIS Introductory, Elementary and the Intermediate Food Hygiene Courses by e learning are now available. REHIS accredited e learning packs are now available for food handlers wishing to gain a nationally recognised qualification. Successful candidates are awarded the relevant nationally recognised certificate. If you are interested in finding out more about REHIS e learning Food Hygiene […]
SCUDAMORE REPORT PUBLISHED
- 6 April 2012
The Scottish Government has published the Scudamore review of future arrangements to secure food standards and safety in Scotland. The report is available at http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2012/04/6141/0 . The report makes recommendations on the operation of the Food Standards Agency in Scotland and for the operation of the meat hygiene function. REHIS welcomes the publication of the […]
Manifesto 2012 launched
- 2 April 2012
REHIS has launched ‘An Environmental Health Manifesto for Scotland’ with the aim of attracting political support for the Environmental Health Profession and Service and of promoting the Profession and Service to the general public. The full manifesto document and the two page flyer can be downloaded from this website.
GREEN APPLE AWARDS TO BE PRESENTED AT EDINBURGH CASTLE
- 30 March 2012
Edinburgh Castle has been chosen as the prestigious venue for the presentation ceremony of the Scottish Green Apple Environment Awards, supported by the Royal Environmental Health Institute of Scotland. Free entries for the awards close on April 30, and applications are invited from any company, council or community in Scotland that is trying to help […]
Ticks and Lyme disease – Your help needed
- 30 March 2012
REHIS Conference 2012- A programme and booking form now available!
- 21 March 2012
‘Protecting the Public in the Environments in which they Live, Work and Travel’ 18th & 19th April 2012 The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh 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 […]
REHIS e-Newsletter ‘News for Public Health Professionals’
- 2 March 2012
The March 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 […]
