Wednesdays from 26 August – 16 September 10.30 am – 11.00 am Eat Well Age Well is running a series of Twitter chats on matters relating to older people and eating well. The first of these on 26 August, looks at, ‘Why communities are vital in supporting older people to eat well.’ Find out more …
Author archives: Alice Baird
PHINS webinar series
GCPH and Public Health Scotland are hosting three separate, but linked, online webinars, which focus on the impact of, the context to, and the emergence from, the COVID-19 pandemic. 10am 3rd Sept, 17th Sept and 1st Oct.
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Area of Work: Covid-19 information and resources
Shifting the Balance of Community Power
This new project aims to capture and share the good practices that have emerged during the Covid-19 pandemic, and find ways to embed and build on them. If you work for a local authority, public service, community group or simply have a story to share, they would be interested to hear from you.
Posted in CFHS updates, Covid-19, News, Research and consultations
Area of Work: Covid-19 information and resources
Response, Recovery and Resilience Fund
This fund is now open for its second phase, focussing on Recovery. Grants from £1000 to £5000 are available for charities and constituted community groups that have been impacted by the Coronavirus pandemic.
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Area of Work: Covid-19 information and resources
Getting in on the act online
Our colleagues at CHEX are running a participative online workshop on the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act for community-led health organisations and the wider community sector across Scotland. The workshop will take place using Zoom on Wednesday 9th September 2020 at 10am-12am with some time at the end for questions and discussion for anyone who wants …
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UK Government’s ‘Tackling Obesity’ policy and National Food Strategy
On 27 July the UK Government launched its new strategy to help adults and children live healthier lives by tackling obesity. While many provisions relate only to England there are others which are UK wide. Headlines include intentions to: Ban TV and (consult on banning online) adverts for foods high in fat, sugar and salt …
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Scottish Government recommendations on Vitamin D
Vitamin D is required for maintaining good bone health. Our main source comes from sunlight. Current advice is that everyone should consider taking a daily 10 microgram supplement of vitamin D. Some people are at higher risk of vitamin D deficiency and it is recommended that these people take a daily supplement. This includes: All …
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Joint Thematic Social Enterprise Network session: supporting your staff back to work
Thursday 16th July 2-3.30pm via Zoom Douglas Strang of BTO Solicitors Employment team will talk you through the practicalities of getting your staff back to work as we move through the Scottish Government’s phased approach to easing lockdown. Lindsay MacNeill from BTO’s Health and Safety team will review your duties as an employer to ensure …
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Scotland’s food system and Covid-19
The Scottish Food Coalition wants to hear about the impact on the ground of the Covid-19 crisis on Scotland’s food system. It is looking for stories 100-200 words with one picture, or a 1-1.5 min video, sharing your exerience of the Covid-19 emergency and its effect on the food system. Visit the Scottish Food Coalition …
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How have NHS teams supported community food work during the pandemic?
Many Community Food Initiatives work closely with local NHS dietitians or nutritionists. The Scottish Public Health Nutrition Group (SPHNG) brings these NHS public health nutrition representatives together and has produced a short snapshot of how they worked with communities during the lock-down and how they put their own activities (such as community cooking) online. The …