Call on Scottish Government to cut air pollution from engine idling
- 24 March 2025
A coalition of more than twenty organisations and individuals, including councillors, health professionals, teachers, and charities, have joined forces to urge the Scottish Government to better enforce the ban on engine idling. Engine idling, leaving a vehicle’s engine running while stationary, is already prohibited in Scotland because it releases toxic exhaust fumes that are harmful to human […]
Listeria outbreak in healthcare setting
- 23 March 2025
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has confirmed, along with partner agencies it is investigating five cases of listeria at NHS hospitals and other healthcare settings. UKHSA said the cause of the outbreak was yet to be confirmed but laboratory testing suggested a potential link with a particular dessert. Three of the five people investigated […]
Netflix launch new drama based on the Corby toxic waste scandal
- 23 March 2025
A new mini-series based on the Corby scandal in which a negligent council repeatedly exposed residents to toxic waste, is available to watch on Netflix. “Toxic Town” dramatises the events in the Midlands town between the mid 80s and 2010 when a settlement was reached. The case revolved around the negligence of Corby Borough Council in […]
Environmental Standards Scotland publish Areas of Research Interest
- 20 March 2025
Environmental Standards Scotland’s (ESS) has published their Areas of Research Interest document which collates recommendations on research and evidence requirements. The Areas of Research Interest document collates ESS’ recommendations on research and evidence requirements that have been identified through our investigations and analytical work conducted under the eight environmental topic areas identified in ESS’ 2022-2025 […]
AI could help detect and investigate foodborne illness outbreaks
- 19 March 2025
UKHSA is exploring artificial intelligence (AI) to detect foodborne illness outbreaks by analysing online restaurant reviews for symptoms and food mentions. In a new study, UKHSA experts have assessed different types of AI for their ability to detect and classify text in online restaurant reviews, which could one day be used to identify and potentially target investigations into […]
Healthcare Improvement Scotland issues warning about the dangers of Botox parties
- 18 March 2025
Healthcare Improvement Scotland is warning the public of the dangers of so-called Botox parties. Regulator advises only registered healthcare professionals should provide cosmetic treatments like Botox. Botox parties are often organised with unregulated providers such as beauticians. This means important decisions regarding health and wellbeing can be seriously impaired by consumption of alcohol. As the […]
Awaab’s Law to come to Scotland
- 18 March 2025
Social housing residents in Scotland will be given greater protection against issues of disrepair in their homes such as damp and mould through the introduction of Awaab’s Law. Awaab’s Law is named after two-year-old Awaab Ishak who died in 2020 after being exposed to mould in his home in Rochdale. The Scottish Government intends to […]
Celebrating International Women’s Day 2025 and Women in Environmental Health
- 7 March 2025
As REHIS celebrates 150 years, on International Women’s Day we celebrate the powerful contributions of women who are at the forefront of environmental health and inspiring the next generation of Environmental Health Officers. Here are the Past Presidents of REHIS since 2017.
Meet our marketing student
- 6 March 2025
Hi, I am Ryan! I am a third-year Business Management with Marketing student at Edinburgh Napier University, currently undertaking an internship as a Marketing Assistant at REHIS. This opportunity will allow me to apply my knowledge from my studies and apply them in real world setting, which I am excited to embark on. My passion […]
REHIS News – February 2025
- 24 February 2025
150 Annual Forum – SAVE THE DATE, 25 September 2025 We are delighted to advise that our 150 Year Environmental Health Forum will be held on Thursday 25 September 2025 at the Apex Grassmarket Hotel in Edinburgh which will then be followed by a special dinner to celebrate the 150 year milestone. We have an […]
Illegal Aberdeenshire waste site prosecution results in multiple penalties
- 23 February 2025
An investigation by Scottish Environment Protection Agency into an illegal waste site in Aberdeenshire concluded on 3rd February 2025 with a 150-hour community payback order, a £3,000 Confiscation Order and an 18-month supervision requirement served on a local man. Derek McAllister, who had previously pled guilty at Aberdeen Sheriff Court, was given the penalties for […]
Denny gym-owner made almost £1m by selling ‘deadly’ diet pills
- 23 February 2025
A gym owner from Denny made almost £1 million by selling potentially deadly fat-burning pills from his garden shed, a court has been told. However, Prosecutors have agreed that FBO Jamie George now only has just over £30,000 left to be seized under the Proceeds of Crime Act. Jamie George, now 33, was jailed for […]
