Infectious Diseases Symposium: Problems and Challenges
- 18 January 2011
This symposium has been designed to provide informed, contemporary and relevant information on some areas of current interest in infectious diseases. Zoonoses continue to be a very important and often misunderstood area of infection. The morning sessions will cover topical issues and recent developments in both the challenges of diagnosis and management of three important […]
Dates for your diary
- 18 January 2011
REHIS Annual Presentation of Awards, Edinburgh, 19 November 2008 (evening event). REHIS Environmental Health Update, Edinburgh, 20 November 2008 (am). REHIS Annual General Meeting, Edinburgh, 20 November 2008 (pm). For more information on these events contact the REHIS Office.
REHIS Journal – Autumn edition
- 18 January 2011
The Autumn 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.
Legislative Changes in Brownfield and Contaminated Land: Scotland
- 18 January 2011
Successfully running for the 7th year,Brownfield Briefing’s annual legislation conference will return to Glasgow this month.Respected industry speakers provide an in-depth look at the key changes in brownfield regulation and legislation, providing lawyers, regulators, developers, local authorities, consultants and other professionals in the brownfield industry with all the updates that will affect them over the […]
Further action to reduce smoking in Scotland
- 18 January 2011
Shona Robison, Minister for Public Health and Sport, has announced measures aimed at protecting future generations from the devastating health effects of smoking. In legislation published yesterday cigarette vending machines and tobacco displays in shops are set to be consigned to history in Scotland as part of radical measures designed to reduce child smoking. Among […]
Joint Symposium – Healthy Routes to Profit
- 18 January 2011
HEALTH is paramount to the success of the food and drink industry. As a result, the 2009 joint REHIS/Scottish Food and Drink Federation(SFDF)/Institute of Food Science and Technology(IFST) symposium ‘Healthy Routes to Profit’ has been organised for the food industry, educational and training organisations and local authority environmental health service. This is the 7th joint […]
HPS and SAC re-issue E. coli O157 advice
- 18 January 2011
Health Protection Scotland and the Scottish Agricultural College have re-issued their E. coli O157 advice to help rural residents and visitors reduce the risk of E. coli O157 infection from countryside exposures. Full information is available on the HPS website at www.hps.scot.nhs.uk/giz/wrdetail.aspx?id=40991. Footnote: Information on E. coli O157, including a link to new Guidance on […]
Dates for your diary
- 18 January 2011
Health and Safety Update Course, 6 October, Stirling (to be confirmed) Food Update Course, 7 October, Stirling (to be confirmed) Annual Seminar for Trainers, 21 October, Dundee REHIS/SFSORB Professional Examinations, 3, 4 and 5 November, Edinburgh Annual Awards Ceremony, 18 November (evening), Edinburgh Environmental Health Update Event, 19 November (am), Edinburgh Annual General Meeting, 19 […]
The Crofton Award
- 18 January 2011
The Royal Environmental Health Institute of Scotland (REHIS) in partnership with ASH Scotland are for the first time presenting the Crofton Award, recognising the contribution that young people in Scotland make towards reducing the harm caused by tobacco. Applications are welcomed before 21 October 2009 for a chance to win the award, including a £1,000 […]
REHIS – 135th Birthday!
- 18 January 2011
20 January 2010 was the 135th anniversary of the establishment of the Sanitary Inspectors’ Association of Scotland – the Association is the original forebear of today’s Institute! The Association then became The Sanitary Association of Scotland in 1878, The Incorporated Sanitary Association of Scotland in 1902 and finally The Royal Sanitary Association of Scotland (RSAS) […]
E. coli O157, Open Farms and Reducing Rural Risks
- 18 January 2011
The attention of environmental health professionals is drawn to the recently issued Health Protection Agency (HPA), LACORS and HSE note for local authorities in England, Wales and N. Ireland. The note, Understanding and Managing the Risks from E.coli O157 in an Open Farm Context, has been produced following the outbreak of E. coli O157 at […]
International Essay Competition Launched
- 18 January 2011
REHIS has launched an International Essay Competition. REHIS, a Founder Member of the International Federation of Environmental Health, celebrated its 135th birthday earlier this year and has marked the occasion by inviting undergraduate and postgraduate students on Environmental Health programmes accredited by member organisations of the Federation to participate in an essay competition. The set […]
