Check In Scotland
- 25 March 2021
Check In Scotland is a way to collect the contact details of people who visit hospitality businesses, such as pub, bars, restaurants and cafes, that's designed to work with NHS Scotland's Test and Protect. To help reduce the risk of transmission and support the Test and Protect contact tracing service, the Scottish Government has made it […]
Avian Influenza: Housing measures set to be lifted on 31 March
- 24 March 2021
Compulsory housing measures for poultry and captive birds are set to be lifted at the end of this month, the Chief Veterinary Officers from Scotland, England and Wales announced. The housing measures, which were introduced across Great Britain in December as one of a range of measures to stop the spread of avian influenza, have […]
NHS Louisa Jordan to close
- 24 March 2021
The hospital set up to support Scotland’s response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is to close on 31 March, with the mass vaccination centre relocating to The SSE Hydro. Thanks to the public’s continued efforts to reduce the spread of the virus, the NHS Louisa Jordan was not required to treat COVID-19 patients. Since July […]
Aberdeen City Council secures funding for more hydrogen buses
- 24 March 2021
Funding of £4.5 million has been awarded to Aberdeen City Council for the introduction of 10 new hydrogen buses, taking the city’s hydrogen-powered bus fleet total to 25. The money comes from the £62 million Energy Transition Fund which was set up to help ensure a green recovery from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and support […]
Routine testing rolled out to high-risk workplaces
- 24 March 2021
Food production and processing businesses are being urged to sign up for routine staff testing to help identify cases of coronavirus (COVID-19), keep workforces safe and break chains of transmission. Free lateral flow antigen test kits are available to eligible businesses which are essential to maintaining an adequate supply of food for the nation, and […]
Environmental Health Manifesto for Scotland
- 24 March 2021
The Environmental Health Manifesto for Scotland explains what Environmental Health is, its importance to the continued protection of Scotland’s public health both now and in the future and describes how Environmental Health Officers (EHOs) and the wider environmental health workforce can help policy makers achieve their objectives. It also sets out four challenges facing the […]
Elementary Cooking Skills – Remote Learning
- 23 March 2021
Since REHIS introduced temporary regulations last March allowing courses to be delivered virtually many REHIS Approved Training Centres have risen to the challenge and offered virtual training via platforms such as Zoom and MS Teams. Many course presenters have done a fantastic job of adapting their training methods and course materials and made the transition […]
Food Standards Scotland has updated its COVID-19 Guidance for Food Business Operators and their Employees
- 22 March 2021
Food Standards Scotland have updated its guidance for food business operators (FBOs) and their employees on 15 March. A summary of the changes in the update are as follows: Updating of language used, to ensure all text is in line with current COVID-19 situation. Insertion of updated Scottish Government Strategic Framework link. Insertion of section on vaccination […]
COVID- Diary – Lorna Ross
- 22 March 2021
Lorna Ross, Food & Safety Support Officer at Aberdeenshire Council discusses how taking the plunge to online learning has resulted in a positive change and how learning in person may be a thing of the past. 1. Describe you work before the pandemic? Life before COVID-19 was busy, 4 or 5 courses a week including weekends […]
No Smoking Day 2021
- 9 March 2021
This Wednesday, 10 March is No Smoking Day. ASH Scotland is celebrating the day by encouraging people to quit smoking by sharing the stories of people who have successfully stopped smoking during lockdown. This year has been tough for everyone and people are coping as best they can. For some, that means smoking more than they normally […]
Asymptomatic testing being rolled out across the country
- 25 February 2021
Asymptomatic testing sites are being rolled out across the country following successfully trial in Johnstone in December. Community testing in areas with high coronavirus (COVID-19) prevalence are a way of identifying positive cases in communities and breaking chains of transmission. The sites are being delivered by Local Authorities in partnership with NHS Boards and are […]
Scotland’s Carbon Footprint: 1998-2017
- 25 February 2021
Scotland's Chief Statistician has published Scotland’s Carbon Footprint: 1998-2017. This publication provides estimates of Scotland’s greenhouse gas emissions on a consumption basis; that is emissions that are associated with the spending of Scottish residents on goods and services, wherever in the world these emissions arise, together with emissions directly generated by Scottish households. Key points: · Between 2016 […]
