REHIS launches Manifesto highlighting challenges facing Environmental Health
The Institute has launched its Manifesto, setting out four key challenges to protect and improve Environmental Health and the communities we serve across Scotland.
We’re keen to work with politicians from all parties and key stakeholders to strengthen public health now and for the future. We ask our members to please consider sharing the Manifesto with your local MSP to help spread the word and support this important work.
REHIS Launches Manifesto – REHIS 
REHIS visit to Westminster
Our President, Lindsey-Anne McNeil, and Past President, Lynn Crothers, recently attended an event at the Houses of Parliament, alongside the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH), to mark the 150th anniversary of the Public Health Act. During the visit, they engaged with MPs and partner organisations to raise awareness of Environmental Health.
Seamus Logan, MP for Aberdeenshire North and Moray East, was particularly interested in learning more about the vital role the Environmental Health profession plays in creating safer, healthier places for everyone. They also took the opportunity to share the Institute’s Manifesto, highlighting the importance of continued collaboration to address the public health challenges of today and tomorrow. 
REHIS attended the IFST Student Launchpad at Abertay University
REHIS was pleased to be invited to attend the Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST) Student Launchpad at Abertay University this month, where we engaged with students about careers as an Environmental Health Officer and Food Safety Officer. We were especially pleased to promote the newly accredited MSc programmes in Environmental Health at Abertay.
REHIS update to SAFER questionnaire
You may recall that last month we advised that the Institute had written to the Scottish Government and Food Standards Scotland (FSS) regarding concerns raised by members about SAFER.
I can now provide an update: while there has been no change in FSS’s decision not to include REHIS on the SAFER Board, we are arranging a meeting with the FSS Board Chair. This will give us the opportunity to share our concerns directly and to hear first-hand about the plans for SAFER.
Diary Dates – Professional Update Courses and Forum
The Institute is busy preparing the professional update courses for the year, the details of which will all appear on the website, Events – REHIS
Dates for your diary so far include:
- Food Update – 3 June 2026
- Health & Safety Update – 2 September 2026
- Pollution Update –7 October 2026
- REHIS Environmental Health Update (followed by AGM) – 20 November 2026
- Public Health and Housing Update – 2 December 2026
The Institute’s Annual Forum will be held in person, on Friday 21 August 2026 in Glasgow.
March Lunchtime Seminar
Join us for our next Lunchtime Session, on Wednesday 11th March 2026. David Anderson is presenting on HMO Housing and case studies from Glasgow.
