Health Protection Scotland Gastrointestinal and Zoonoses website.
- 27 October 2016
Go to this website for information and statistics on Gastrointestinal Diseases http://www.hps.scot.nhs.uk/giz/index.aspx Go to this website for data on infectious diseases http://www.hps.scot.nhs.uk/giz/annualdatatables.aspx
REHIS Training Adviser post
- 27 October 2016
REHIS is seeking a part time (21 hour) Training Adviser to provide support to its prospective and Approved Training Centres and to monitor, review and evaluate the provision of training and examinations by REHIS Centres. See the attached documents for more information on how to apply and an outline of duties or go to the […]
REHIS Trainers’ Seminar – Wednesday 8 October 2014
- 27 October 2016
I am delighted to advise you about the forthcoming REHIS Trainers Seminar. The seminar is intended to give REHIS trainers an update on Food Safety and Health & Safety matters, and is part of the Institute’s commitment to keeping Centres up to date. A draft programme is attached. The Seminar will be held at The […]
REHIS/EHAI LIAISON MEETING, EDINBURGH
- 26 October 2016
The annual liaison meeting with the Environmental Health Association of Ireland was hosted in Edinburgh in August. Professor Kofi Aidoo, REHIS President, chaired the meeting. Discussions covered a wide range of topics of mutual interest including organisational developments and updates, educational and training developments both professional and community, public health alcohol legislation in Ireland and […]
Feedback on the REHIS Elementary Cooking Skills Course from community cooking trainers
- 26 October 2016
I am delighted to welcome a report written by Community Food and Health (Scotland), or CFHS, detailing the views of 12 trainers delivering the REHIS Elementary Cooking Skills course. CFHS provided funding to 13 groups for them to deliver the course in low-income communities. A lack of cooking and practical food skills is often cited […]
An Environmental Health Manifesto for Scotland
- 22 October 2016
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 […]
UN ROLE FOR REHIS PRESIDENT
- 22 October 2016
Professor Kofi Aidoo, the Institute’s President, will lead a group of global experts providing independent advice to the United Nations (UN) on food contaminants that could cause cancer. Kofi has served on the Joint Expert Committee on Food Additives, which is administered jointly by the UN and the WHO, for a number of years. Follow […]
IFEH SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS
- 22 October 2016
The President and Board of the International Federation of Environmental Health (IFEH) invite you to get in touch with Environmental Health colleagues across the globe by subscribing to the Federation’s Special Interest Groups – a great way to access over 50,000 environmental health/public health professionals and to exchange views and information on issues of interest […]
NEW WASTE DISPOSAL JOINT AWARD WITH WASTESWITCH LTD
- 22 October 2016
REHIS is pleased to announce a new Joint Award with WasteSwitch Ltd, a Waste Management Training and Consultancy firm based in Livingston, West Lothian. WasteSwitch was established by its directors, Mr Steven Kiakowski and Mr Colin Grieve in order to provide an accredited training solution in response to the substantial increased focus and enforcement of […]
The REHIS Annual Environmental Health Forum
- 12 March 2016
The REHIS Annual Environmental Health Forum will be presented at the Glasgow Caledonian University, Glasgow on 27 and 28 April this year.The Institute’s President, Professor Kofi Aidoo, will host the event at the University where he has been an active teaching and research academic for many years.The Forum programme can be downloaded here and booking […]
Statement of Intent between FSS and REHIS
- 11 February 2016
REHIS and FSS sign Statement of Intent to work together in an effective and coherent partnership to improve public health, food safety and standards in Scotland. Click on the link to learn more – Statement of Intent
Book now for the REHIS Witness Familiarisation Course and for the Crime Investigation, Report Writing and Submissions to the Crown Office Course.
- 18 January 2016
WITNESS FAMILIARISATION COURSE Cited to court? Will I be able to cope? Learn how to be an effective witness Location: The Court Room, Scottish Police College, Tulliallan Castle, Kincardine, Fife FK10 4BE Date: Friday 19 February 2016. 09:00 – 17:00 The course will be of relevance to all Environmental Health Officers, Food Safety Officers, Enforcement Officers, Technical […]
