REHIS Lunchtime Seminars
We’re delighted to launch a series of free lunchtime CPD events for our members, reinforcing our commitment to keeping you informed and up to date, with the first one taking place on Wednesday 12 November, 12.15pm to 1.15pm on a food safety topic.
These sessions will cover a broad range of topics, including food safety, legislative updates, housing standards, water quality, climate change, and sustainability among others.
In addition, there will be special sessions led by the REHIS President and Council Members, offering members the opportunity to hear directly about the Institute’s current work—and to engage with your professional body by asking questions and sharing feedback.
If you are not a REHIS member, each session costs £30, or if you sign up to all 12 sessions, there is a special offer of £200, and this includes a year’s membership* of REHIS. Free to Members – REHIS Lunchtime Events
*Membership eligibility criteria required
REHIS Environmental Health Update and Annual General Meeting
The free to members Environmental Health Update is being held as a hybrid event on the morning of Friday 21 November from the REHIS Office in Edinburgh. This event will be followed by the Institute’s Twenty-Fifth Annual General Meeting. The programme and booking form is available here: REHIS Environmental Health Update/AGM
Environmental Public Health & Housing Update
REHIS is happy to announce that the Environmental Public Health & Housing Update course will take place on Wednesday 3 December 2025. This will be a morning only session and will be online.
Topics to be discussed will cover many areas including: a presentation on a useful tool to assist with external wall systems in mid to high rise buildings; principles of Legionella risk assessment & sampling; Hoarding- the problems and what is new; the implications of planning and the siting of hot food takeaways on the health of the population; and finally elevated lead levels- why and methods of detection. Please reserve your spot on the booking form. REHIS Public Health and Housing Update – REHIS
REHIS Staff Changes
Events and Membership Co-ordinator
The Institute is delighted to welcome Fiona Eeles as Events and Membership Co-ordinator who started on 7 October. Fiona will be working closely with the Chief Executive and is responsible for the organisation of the Institute’s events and membership activities.
Director of Training – Job Vacancy
Some of you may already know that Sandra Williamson has decided to retire from her position at the Institute in February 2026. Sandra has been an integral part of the REHIS team for a few years now and has played a key role in progressing our training activities and supporting the many training centres across Scotland. Her knowledge, experience, and support have been valued by colleagues, members, and training providers alike. On behalf of all of us at REHIS, we would like to thank Sandra for her unwavering support and dedication, and to wish her all the very best for the future.
As a result of Sandra’s forthcoming departure, the Institute is now seeking to recruit a new Director of Training. For more information, please visit our website. REHIS Director Of Training – REHIS
REHIS Mental Health First Aid
The Institute has introduced the REHIS Mental Health Frist Aid course across its network of Approved Training Centres. This course is designed to give participants the essential knowledge and practical skills to take on the role of a Mental Health First Aider. For more details, please contact the Director of Training.
REHIS on LinkedIn
The Institute has now been approved by LinkedIn as an education provider which means, if you have completed a REHIS qualification, course or have obtained your annual CPD certificate, this can be added to your own profile via the ‘education’ drown down list.
