Avian Influenza Case
- 24 February 2021
Bird keepers in Scotland are reminded to maximise biosecurity and keep their flocks housed after avian influenza (H5N1) was confirmed in a flock of approximately 14,000 mixed gamebirds on a gamebird rearing premises in Leven, Glenrothes. Laboratory results of samples taken from the flock have identified the strain as highly pathogenic in poultry. In order […]
Expansion of Testing
- 24 February 2021
Access to testing to find cases and interrupt transmission already taking place in Scotland is being stepped up. Routine testing of healthcare workers has been expanded to cover patient-facing primary care workers such as GPs, dentists, optometrists and pharmacists, as well as testing for all patient-facing staff who work in hospices. From later this month, […]
HSE updates guidance on disinfecting premises during the coronavirus pandemic
- 22 February 2021
The Health and Safety Executive’s guidance on disinfecting premises during the coronavirus pandemic has been updated to include joint advice on risks to health that can be created by using walk-through spraying or misting systems. HSE and public health bodies in England, Wales and Scotland have agreed joint advice on the risks to health from walk-through […]
Agencies reiterating advice on the cooking of frozen raw breaded chicken products following link to rising cases of Salmonella
- 22 February 2021
Food Standards Scotland (FSS), Public Health Scotland (PHS), the Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Public Health England (PHE) have issued a further warning on the handling and cooking of frozen raw breaded chicken products such as nuggets, goujons, dippers, poppers and kievs. The move comes as the organisations are involved in a multi-agency investigation into […]
Improved allergen labelling becomes law to protect consumers in Scotland
- 21 February 2021
New legislation, which will require food businesses in Scotland to include the product name and full ingredients, including allergen information on pre-packed for direct sale (PPDS) foods was been laid in Parliament on 11 February 2021. The new legislation will improve information about allergens and other ingredients in food packed in advance, mainly at the […]
Quarantine hotels
- 21 February 2021
All arrivals to Scotland from outside the Common Travel Area must book and pay for managed isolation in quarantine hotels to help protect against the importation of Coronavirus (COVID-19) from 15 February. Six hotels close to Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Glasgow airports with a combined capacity of 1,300 rooms will be used to implement the quarantine […]
Close contacts to be offered COVID-19 testing
- 21 February 2021
People who have been identified as a close contact of someone who has tested positive for Covid-19 are now being asked to get tested. The Scottish Government announced that the measure is designed to find asymptomatic coronavirus cases that would otherwise go undetected, as close contacts are at higher risk than the wider population, given […]
Scottish Health Survey – telephone survey – August/September 2020
- 12 February 2021
As a study of public health, the Scottish Health Survey (SHeS) plays an important role in assessing health outcomes and challenges in Scotland. With aims to reduce health inequalities and improve Scotland’s life expectancy status, currently one of the lowest in Western Europe (including in the UK), improving the health and wellbeing of Scotland’s population […]
Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
- 26 January 2021
Participants of the CPD Scheme, including EHO and non-EHO members, will be aware that CPD submissions for calendar year 2020 require to be with the Institute by 31 January 2021. The submission and the supporting evidence can be either e mailed or posted to the Institute. For those due to complete a written submission, guidance is available here. Written submissions are due for each three year period and can […]
Clydebank woman fined after illegally whitening teeth
- 25 January 2021
A woman has been convicted of illegally whitening people’s teeth. Brenda McFadyen, from Clydebank, was fined £1,000 after she pled guilty to the illegal practice of dentistry at Glasgow Sheriff Court last month. The Dentists Act 1984 makes it illegal for anyone who is not registered with the General Dental Council (GDC) to practise dentistry. […]
Scottish Government publish working from home guidance
- 22 January 2021
The Scottish Government have published Coronavirus (COVID-19): guidance on working from home to support the continuation of working from home during the coronavirus pandemic. This guidance is intended to support employers and the self-employed to continue to facilitate working from home in line with the Coronavirus (COVID-19): Scotland’s Strategic Framework (suspended during lockdown) and the ‘stay at home’ Health Protection […]
Supermarkets strengthen policies to ensure customer compliance
- 21 January 2021
National Supermarket chains including Tesco, Asda and Sainbury’s have announced strengthening their policies to ensure customer compliance with COVID-19 safety measures. Tesco, Waitrose and Asda have all announced that they will not allow entry to customers who do not wear face coverings unless they are medically exempt. While, Sainsbury’s have said they will challenge those […]
