REHIS echoes ‘softly softly’ call on Smoking Ban
- 18 January 2011
The President of REHIS, John Stirling, echoed the call from the First Minister, Jack McConnell for a ‘softly, softly’ approach towards the ban in its early days. John Stirling, the President of the Institute issued a statement agreeing that a fair and reasonable approach would be the order of the day, but that persistent offenders […]
England adopts Smoking Ban
- 18 January 2011
The House of Commons has voted for a full ban on smoking in enclosed public places in England, similar to the measures which will apply in Scotland from next month. Although the ban in England is not likely to take effect until 2007, it was welcomed by the President of REHIS, John Stilrling, who said […]
‘Consistency’ the word in Smoking Ban enforcement
- 18 January 2011
One hundred enforcement officers from all over Scotland attended a training seminar on the Smoking Ban. Held in Stirling, by REHIS, the purpose was to encourage a fair and consistent approach to implementing the ban by Scotland’s 32 Councils. Further training is to be held in the near future for newly-recruited officers.
Spitting footballers condemned
- 18 January 2011
Soccer players who constantly spit show a bad example to youngsters and are a risk to health, according to the Keep Britain Tidy group. They claim that as well as being unsightly, it leads to an increased risk of spreading diseases. John Stirling, REHIS President said ‘Firstly, it’s unpleasant and secondly, there is a risk […]
New Healthy Food Course launched in Dundee
- 18 January 2011
In the first scheme of its kind in Scotland, a wide range of food providers – such as schools, residential homes and community centres – will be taught at REHIS food-safety training centres around Scotland, how to improve the nutritional value of meals. The course has been devised in conjunction with NHS Health Scotland, The […]
Glasgow cracks down on Noise
- 18 January 2011
A major awareness campaign tackling anti-social noise pollution in Glasgow has being launched by Glasgow City Council. The “Anti social noise pollution – noise, nuisance or nightmare” message is being delivered via a £125,000 advertising campaign. “Anti social noise pollution – noise, nuisance or nightmare” is being used throughout the campaign and illustrates the various […]
EHO shortage crisis looms
- 18 January 2011
Outgoing President Keith McNamara highlights the shortage of environmental health officers in Scotland, with new figures published by SoCOEHS (the Society of Chief Officers of Environmental Health in Scotland). See press release (10 November 2005)
Concern over private water supplies
- 18 January 2011
The latest figures for households which do not enjoy a public mains supply of water show that up to 95000 people in Scotland are still at risk, with up to 40% of those supplies failing to meet the required standards.
REHIS can help parents banish junk food
- 18 January 2011
In the debate about standards of diet among Scottish children, the Institute has highlighted the Food and Health course, which gives advice on providing healthy meals and snacks on a budget.
REHIS to host emergency volunteers
- 18 January 2011
The newly-formed group of environmental health volunteers is due to meet in Edinburgh next week, courtesy of REHIS. EHiDE (Environmental Health in Disasters and Emergencies) was set up in response to recent large-scale natural disasters. There have already been calls for potential volunteers and meetings have been held in Dublin, London and Wigan. This is […]
Environmental ‘Incivilities’ are social stressors
- 18 January 2011
In the newly-published annual report from the Chief Medical Officer for Scotland, Dr Harry Burns highlights research that shows that environmental incivilities, such as litter, grafitti and dog fouling have a negative impact on human well-being, particulaly in lower socio-economic groups. The effect leads to greater stress than is felt in less deprived areas. The […]
£2.5 million for handwashing campaign
- 18 January 2011
Health Minister Andy Kerr has pledged £2.5 million towards a campaign on handwashing Mr Kerr said: “Hands can carry a range of bugs, including healthcare associated infections like MRSA, illness such as food poisoning and viruses like flu. Washing hands regularly and thoroughly will dramatically reduce the spread of these bugs. The announcement was made […]
