Children’s rights will now be at the heart of decision making in Scotland as the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) (Incorporation) Act comes into force. …
Author archives: Alice Baird
UN Convention on the Rights of the Child Act commences
Posted in News, Policy news
Area of Work: Information provision
CFHS e-bulletin August 2024
Our latest e-bulletin considers connecting communities through food, as well as news about the latest podcasts, webinars and reports on topics such as healthy weight, climate challenge, food growing, food …
Posted in CFHS updates, News
Area of Work: Information provision
Let’s Talk Community Food
This informal collaborative networking event, hosted by Community Food Initiatives North East and supported by Public Health Scotland, aims to build stronger links between key stakeholders and discuss new and …
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Improving Scotland’s diet and weight
Public Health Scotland (PHS) and the Scottish Directors of Public Health have published a consensus statement – Improving Scotland’s diet and weight. This document outlines the urgent need for action …
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CFHS e-bulletin July 2024
Our latest e-bulletin considers cash first and income maximisation approaches used by community food organisations, as well as news about the latest podcasts, webinars and reports on topics such as …
Posted in CFHS updates, News
Area of Work: Information provision
Edinburgh Community Food Cash First Toolkit
Following on from its Menu for All launch event on 6 October 2023, Edinburgh Community Food has published its finalised Cash First Toolkit. The Toolkit is designed for community food …
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Area of Work: Food poverty and access
What can community food initiatives do to support cash first approaches to food insecurity?
Published online today, this briefing paper will provide clarity on, raise awareness of, and support use of cash first approaches as the primary response to tackling food insecurity. This will …
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Area of Work: Food poverty and access
CFHS e-bulletin January 2024
Our latest e-bulletin contains news about building a community food network in Dumfries and Galloway, and the Good Food Nation plan consultation, as well as other news about diet and …
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Area of Work: Information provision
Forth Environment Link Climate Hub
The FEL Climate Hub, funded by Scottish Government, is offering seed grants of between £250 and £1,500 to community organisations in Forth Valley whose projects are focused on tackling climate …
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Right to healthcare for people with no recourse to public funds
This briefing from Public Health Scotland provides an overview of the immigration condition ‘No recourse to public funds (NRPF)’ and the impact it can have on people’s health and how …