Scotland should review workplace health and safety measures in light of pandemic, says report
- 23 August 2020
An occupational health expert is calling for a major review of workplace health and safety in Scotland following “failings” revealed by the COVID-19 pandemic. In a new report, Occupational health and safety in Scotland after the Covid-19 pandemic argues that current policies on health and safety – the power for which lies with the UK Government – […]
Views welcome to improve front of pack nutrition labelling
- 22 August 2020
Views are being sought from consumers, health professionals and the food and drink industry as part of a UK-wide consultation on front of pack nutrition labelling (FOPNL). The UK Government want your views on making sure the 'traffic light' front-of-pack nutrition labels (FOPNL) scheme continues to help people choose what food and drink to buy. The […]
UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence
- 22 August 2020
The UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence carried out Research into Private Rented Sector Legislation across the UK and has published a report and two briefing papers, one policy briefing and one practice briefing, summarising the key findings and making recommendations. Full report – Improving compliance with private rented sector legislation Policy briefing – Improving compliance and enforcement in the private […]
New Feature- COVID Diaries
- 21 August 2020
From next month, the Institute will be running a series of articles titled ‘COVID DIARIES’ based on work being carried out during the pandemic and will be asking various members of the Institute and those leading, and working in the field of public health for their contributions. The articles will feature in the eNewsletter each […]
Hospitality rules tightened
- 17 August 2020
Further rules for the hospitality sector, including the introduction of new statutory guidance are now in place, to increase compliance and keep the sector safely open. From 14 August, new regulations make it mandatory for hospitality settings to collect customer and visitor information to their premises in support of Test and Protect. The new regulation mains points […]
Together, we can. Public Health Scotland’s Strategic Plan 2020-23- consultation response submitted
- 17 August 2020
REHIS President Lisa McCann attended a virtual event for stakeholders, showing Public Health Scotland’s proposed first strategic plan for the period 2020 -23. The event included request for comment on the strategic plan. REHIS submitted response indicating general agreement with the high level key priorities of the new Body but questioning the absence of tackling […]
Food Standards Scotland has updated its COVID-19 Guidance for Food Business Operators and their Employees
- 13 August 2020
Food Standards Scotland have updated its guidance for food business operators (FBOs) and their employees on 11 August. It aims to assist all businesses in the food and drink sector in following government guidance on infection prevention and control measures against COVID-19. It has been produced with input from the food industry and Trade Unions and reflects […]
Scottish Government published guidance Coronavirus guidance for call centres and customer contact centre environments
- 11 August 2020
The Scottish Government have published guidance for call centre or customer contact centre environments on safe operation during the coronavirus pandemic. It came into effect on the 3 August 2020 and extends until further notice. The Scottish Government have worked with employers and trade unions from the contact centre sector to ensure that this guidance is evidence-based, fair […]
Environmental Health Officers visit locations identified as being linked to the Covid-19 outbreak in Lanarkshire
- 24 July 2020
On Wednesday 22 July First Minister Nicola Sturgeon confirmed in her Coronavirus (COVID-19) update speech that Environmental Health Officers had visited a number of secondary locations with links to COVID-19 outbreak in Lanarkshire, based around the Sitel call centre. EHOs visited Owen’s Bar in Coatbridge; The Railway Tavern and Merlin’s Bar in Motherwell; Costa Coffee in Carfin; […]
Unite human, animal and environmental health to prevent the next pandemic – UN Report
- 24 July 2020
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to take lives and disrupt economies across the world, a new report warns that further outbreaks will emerge unless governments take active measures to prevent other zoonotic diseases from crossing into the human population, and sets out ten recommendations to prevent future pandemics. The report, Preventing the Next Pandemic: Zoonotic diseases […]
REHIS Food Hygiene Secondary Schools Initiative
- 23 July 2020
The REHIS Food Hygiene Secondary Schools Initiative, which is co-funded by the Institute and Food Standards Scotland, was adapted to be delivered digitally to allow secondary school pupils in Scotland complete the REHIS Elementary Food Hygiene course (SCQF Level 5) through homeworking. This proved to be very welcome and vital for the Home Economics teachers […]
Scottish Government publish additional Sector guidance
- 22 July 2020
As Scotland have moved into Phases 2 and 3 of Scotland's route map the Scottish Government has produced additional guidance for the sectors who are allowed to open. Hairdressers and Barbers Hairdressers and barbers re-opened on 15 July. The guidance also covers services such as beauty salons, spas, indoor photography studios and make-up counters which have been […]
