NEW HONORARY VICE – PRESIDENTS
- 17 November 2009
Five new Honorary Vice-Presidents of REHIS have been elected.Three of them received their Certificates at the Annual Award Ceremony which was kindly hosted by Glasgow City Council on 22 November 2006. The new Honorary Vice-Presidents,elected by the Council of REHIS,are: George Georgallas,General Secretary of APHI Cyprus Robin Harper,MSP Kenneth Macintosh,MSP Stewart Maxwell,MSP Professor George Morris […]
REHIS FELLOWSHIPS AWARDED
- 17 November 2009
Four members of the Institute have had the award of fellowship conferred upon them.The presentation of their Certificate of Fellowship was made at the Annual Awards Ceremony which was kindly hosted by Glasgow City Council on 22 November 2006. The new fellows are: Liz Corbett John Frater Martin Henry George Morris The award of fellowship […]
1000th Food and Health Course Certificate
- 17 November 2009
The 1000th REHIS Food and Health Course Certificate has been presented to Ann Sargent of South Ayrshire Council. Ann received her certificate from REHIS President Bernard Forteath with South Ayrshire Councillor Pam Pearson at a presentation ceremony in Ayr. The course,which is proving to be very popular,is available at REHIS food safety training centres throughout […]
Environmental Health ‘losing influence’
- 17 November 2009
The President of REHIS, John Stirling (pictured) states in his opening address to this year’s Conference that the environmental health profession ‘is being relegated to the lower tiers of local government’ He warns that the dramatic reduction in the number of Environmental Health Officers ‘should be of concern to the powers-that-be’ See press release
Conference welcome for Cypriot delegation
- 17 November 2009
Five delegates from the Association of Public Health Inspectors of Cyprus will fly in for this week’s Conference in Glasgow. The party is visiting as part of the link formed between the two organisations last year.
Free places for members at Conference 2006
- 17 November 2009
This year’s Conference, which is taking place in Glasgow for the first time on 22-24 November, will have free places for members to attend for the final day (Friday). The Annual General Meeting of the Institute will be held in the afternoon. Bookings are also being accepted for the remainder of the days, which include […]
FSAS Food Hygiene Information Scheme
- 17 November 2009
Consumer groups in Scotland have been keen for some time to see greater transparency of enforcement and compliance with food safety legislation. For more information on ‘scores on the doors’ read the full news item, as mentioned in Environmental Health Scotland, Volume 18, Number 3.
World Health Organisation recognises EH work
- 17 November 2009
A recent report published by the World Health Organisation highlights the importance of environmental health work
Scotland Chikwawa (Malawi) Health Initiative
- 17 November 2009
Readers of the Journal of the Royal Environmental Health Institute of Scotland will be aware that an appeal was launched for the above initiative in the Summer edition of ‘Environmental Health Scotland’. Full details of the appeal appear here.
Roadshows underway
- 17 November 2009
The inaugural REHIS Roadshow was hosted by South Ayrshire Council at the impressive County Buildings, Ayr on Wednesday 26 April. Delegates heard presentations from Tom Bell, Chief Executive; Val Cameron, Director of Professional Development; and Graham Walker, Director of Training.
Eastern Europeans score highly in food hygiene
- 17 November 2009
A new training programme approved by REHIS and the Sea Fish Industry Authority has seen 14 Eastern block food workers gain the Elementary Certificate in Food Hygiene. The workers, from Latvia, Poland and Lithuania scored an average of 90% at Young’s Bluecrest factory in Fraserburgh. REHIS President, John Stirling, presents certificates to Rafal Milczarek (left) […]
Smoke-Free first month ‘Outstanding Success’
- 17 November 2009
Although no official nationwide statistics are yet available, it appears to have been well received by owners of premises, their staff and their customers. Initial reports from EHOs suggest that, both in the commercial sector and among the public, there has been overwhelming compliance, with only a handful of minor issues. REHIS President, John Stirling […]
