REVIEW OF THE SCOTTISH DIET ACTION PLAN
- 17 November 2009
REHIS is a member of The Scottish Parliament Cross Party Group on Food and was represented by Graham Walker, Director of Training, at the latest meeting which was held in the Parliament on 7 February. The main item on the Agenda was Theme 1 of the Scottish Diet Action Plan Review. In support of this […]
Smoking Ban ‘could wipe out lung cancer’
- 17 November 2009
A Scotland in which lung cancer is virtually wiped out is a real possibility in years to come if the reduction in deaths speeds up as expected, Chief Medical Officer Harry Burns (pictured) said in his first annual report. In a wide-ranging summary of the nation’s health, Dr Burns concludes that the overall picture is […]
Health Minister urged to tackle sunbeds
- 17 November 2009
The President of REHIS, John Stirling, has written to the Health Minister Andy Kerr (pictured), asking him to take action on the licensing of sunbed parlours. Measures were outlined in a propososed private Members’ Bill due to be put to the Scottish Parliament by Ken Macintosh, MSP. However, it now appears that there will be […]
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.
