“FINAL WARNING” FROM EUROPEAN COMMISSION TO UK OVER AIR POLLUTION
- 1 March 2017
The European Commission has sent a final warning to the UK for failing to address its repeated breaches of air pollution limits for nitrogen dioxide. The warning is in the form of a ‘reasoned opinion’, which is the final stage of the EU infringement procedure before referring a failure to comply with EU law to […]
HOTELS ACROSS UK ARE FAILING FOOD HYGIENE STANDARDS
- 1 March 2017
Research by the consumer campaign group Which? has revealed that hundreds of hotels across the UK, including those with four and five star ratings, are failing basic food hygiene standards. The research published this week reveals that 652 UK hotels including B&Bs and guest houses received an ‘improvement required’ or a food hygiene rating score […]
ANNUAL ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH FORUM ‘Building Better Futures’
- 9 February 2017
A programme and booking form are now available for the annual forum. Click on the link for more information,the programme and booking form. ANNUAL ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH FORUM ‘Building Better Futures’
OPPORTUNITY FOR ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS WITH HOUSING AND PROPERTY EXPERIENCE
- 8 February 2017
The Tribunals (Scotland) Act 2014 creates a new, simplified statutory framework for tribunals in Scotland, bringing existing tribunal jurisdictions together and providing a structure for new jurisdictions. The Act creates two new tribunals, the First-Tier Tribunal for Scotland and the Upper Tribunal for Scotland, known collectively as the Scottish Tribunals. The Judicial Appointments Board for […]
PRESENTATION OF REHIS ELEMENTARY COOKING SKILLS QUALIFICATION AT CORNTON VALE PRISON
- 8 February 2017
On 24 January 2017, Jackie McCabe, Director of Training was invited to Cornton Vale Prison to meet with some inmates who had recently completed the REHIS Elementary Cooking Skills certificate. The REHIS Elementary Cooking Skills course was launched back in 2013 and is now delivered in an ever-growing number of centres throughout Scotland. The course […]
NEW JOINT AWARD FOR SOCIAL CARE AND HOME CARE STAFF
- 8 February 2017
REHIS is delighted to announce the signing of a new joint award between the Institute and Clyde Valley Learning and Development Group. The Clyde Valley Learning and Development Group comprises of eight local authorities located in West Central Scotland. This Group share economies of scale to gain best practice in the field of learning and […]
REHIS PRESENTERS – SAVE THE DATES
- 13 January 2017
The REHIS Annual Presenters Update Seminar for Food and Health & Cooking Skills Presenters – Thursday 11 May 2017 – morning only. A full programme will become available prior to the event. Registration opens in March 2017 – Venue to be confirmed. The REHIS Annual Presenters Update Seminar for Food Hygiene and Health and Safety […]
A NEW JOINT AWARD IN HOARDING AWARENESS AND INTERVENTIONS
- 16 December 2016
The Institute is delighted to announce a new Joint Award in Hoarding Practice for professionals who could encounter hoarding disorder or chronic disorganisation in the course of their work. Hoarding disorder was recently classified as a distinct mental health condition and until now there has been no accredited training provision in the UK for professionals […]
SEASON’S GREETINGS
- 11 December 2016
WEBSITE RE-LAUNCH
- 1 December 2016
The REHIS website has been revamped and re-launched. It has a fresh new look, contains additional features and provides an enhanced service to REHIS Approved Training Centres. A big thank you to Jackie McCabe, Director of Training, for her input throughout the process and to Richard Carter and his colleagues at Peacock Carter Ltd for […]
PRIMARY SCHOOL FILMMAKERS HIGHLIGHT SECOND HAND SMOKE DAMAGE
- 1 November 2016
Photo caption: Primary 6 pupils from Blacklands Primary School celebrate their success World Environmental Health Day 2016 In support of the Federation’s World Environmental Health Day 2016 celebrations The Royal Environmental Health Institute of Scotland launched a competition for Scottish primary schools and invited Primary 6 pupils at these schools to demonstrate what 10 years […]
The new Food Hygiene(Scotland)Regulations 2006
- 27 October 2016
The new food hygiene laws apply in the UK from 1st January 2006. They affect all food businesses, including caterers, primary producers (such as farmers), manufacturers, distributors and retailers. There are a number of new EC Regulations, which apply directly to food businesses in the UK, and also national legislation in England, Scotland, Wales and […]
