REHIS Conference 2009 – ‘Environmental Health – more than regulation’
- 17 November 2009
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. The Conference is being held in Ayr this year and I […]
MSc Environmental Health Event
- 17 November 2009
The University of Strathclyde Department of Civil Engineering and the David Livingston Centre for Sustainability are holding an MSc recruitment evening on Wednesday 6th May 2009, which will include information on the REHIS accredited MSc Environmental Health degree course. Full information is contained in the attached flyer.
Season’s Greetings
- 17 November 2009
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!
February e-Newsletter
- 17 November 2009
The February edition of the REHIS e-Newsletter ‘News for Public Health Professionals’ has been uploaded to this website and is accessible from the dedicated portal to the left of this news item. If you wish to feature an environmental health or public health initiative, event or activity in the e-Newsletter please contact Tom Bell, Chief […]
REHIS Law Enforcement Course 2009
- 17 November 2009
This year´s Law Enforcement course will be held over the weekend of Friday 20 to Sunday 22 February. Bookings are now being taken and full details can be found on the ´Events´ page.
CPD Submission Deadline – Reminder
- 17 November 2009
REHIS members are reminded that the deadline for 2008 record card submissions is 31 January. Full details from Kevin Freeman and his professional development team.
January e-Newsletter
- 17 November 2009
The January edition of the REHIS e-Newsletter ‘News for Public Health Professionals’ has been uploaded to this website and is accessible from the dedicated portal to the left of this news item. If you wish to feature an environmental health or public health initiative, event or activity in the e-Newsletter please contact Tom Bell, Chief […]
REHIS Journal – Winter edition
- 17 November 2009
The Winter 2008 edition of Environmental Health Scotland,the REHIS Journal,can be accessed on the members area. Members will receive their copies of the Journal in the next seven to ten days.
Dr Harry Burns Recipient of the REHIS Meritorious Endeavours in Environmental Health Award for 2008
- 17 November 2009
Dr Burns was presented with a specially engraved quaich and a certificate in recognition of his pioneering work linking the effects of the environment to human health in Scotland at the Institute’s Annual Awards Ceremony in Edinburgh recently. Harry Burns was appointed as Scotland’s Chief Medical Officer (CMO) in 2005 and is the Scottish Government’s […]
Statutory Nuisance – New and Enhanced Provisions-Procedural Guidance Implementation Seminar
- 17 November 2009
The Scottish Government, in conjunction with Environmental Protection UK – Scottish Division and REHIS, have joined together to present this topical and dynamic awareness seminar for Environmental Health Officers. The aim of the seminar is to explain the new Nuisance provisions scheduled to be commenced by Part 9 of the Public Health etc (Scotland) Act […]
REHIS Food and Health and Safety Update Courses
- 17 November 2009
FSA & REHIS FOOD UPDATE COURSE(for local authorities only): 17 NOVEMBER 2008 REHIS HEALTH & SAFETY UPDATE COURSE(for local authorities and health and safety advisors): 18 NOVEMBER 2008 On 17 November the Institute has once again teamed up with the FSA Scotland to provide an affordable update course on food related matters. The FSA Scotland […]
New President installed
- 17 November 2009
Colin Wallace has taken over the reins of the REHIS Presidency for the next year from outgoing President Robert Howe. The handover of the chain of office took place at the Institute’s Annual General Meeting on 20th November in Edinburgh.