Implementation of Public Health Act – Update
- 17 November 2009
The Scottish Government Public Health Act Implementation Team reports that Ministers have approved the accelerated implementation of some key provisions of the Public Health etc. (Scotland) Act 2008. Parts 3, 4, 5, 6 (and relevant parts of Part 10) will now commence on 1st October 2009. The decision to accelerate the implementation was taken in […]
Ministerial launch for Infection Control Course
- 17 November 2009
Minister for Public Health and Sport, Shona Robison MSP, launched the REHIS Elementary Control of Infection Course at Dundee College on Monday (16 March). This new short course is aimed at care staff employed in non-NHS care premises such as homes for the elderly and nurseries. The syllabus is designed to provide candidates with the […]
Date for your diary : REHIS Southern Centre Lunchtime Seminar
- 17 November 2009
Local Air Quality Management Monday 27 April 2009 12.00 noon to 2.00pm Novotel, 181 Pitt Street, Glasgow Buffet lunch will be served at 2.00pm Full details to follow
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.
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.