In the first of a series of events to explore the four asks in its Manifesto for Health Creation, Voluntary Health Scotland (VHS) invites its members and stakeholders to explore the current policy context regarding prevention in health. 5 August 2026 10 am – 12 pm Online via Teams More information and registration on the …
Events and conferences
Save the date: Scottish Public Health Conference 2026
24 November 2026 The Scottish Public Health Conference returns on 24 November 2026, bringing together voices from across sectors to explore the theme: From Frameworks to Future: Realising Scotland’s Population Health Ambitions. Look out for more details on speakers, programme highlights and event registration coming soon from Public Health Scotland.
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Could the Iran crisis trigger more food price spikes?
The Food Foundation is launching a new Quick Bites webinar series exploring the impact climate and conflict-related shocks could have on food prices in the UK. Part one will explore the implications of the war in Iran. 28 May 2026 1 pm Online via Zoom More information and registration via Zoom.
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International Network for Public Restaurants
Launch webinar Join Nourish Scotland for the launch of the International Network for Public Restaurants — a new global initiative to spotlight, exchange and mobilise around public restaurants as a model for universal food infrastructure. 9 June 2026 4 pm – 5.30 pm Online More information and registration on the eventbrite website.
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Cash first communities 2026
Ending the need for charitable food aid in Scotland together Join Trussell and the Independent Food Aid Network (IFAN) for a fourth Cash First Communities conference in Glasgow. 22 June 2026 9.30 am – 4 pm The Studio, Glasgow Register on the eventbrite website.
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Grassroots and Community Unit Forum Launch
Join the Living Good Food Nation Lab’s Grassroots and Community Unit’s monthly Forum! This monthly forum is a place for Scotland’s civil society to learn, connect, and reflect together in the run up to the development and implementation of the first local Good Food Nation Plans. Over the different months, will have a mix of …
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Taking action together – improving diet and healthy weight across Scotland
In this blog Claire Hislop, Organisational Lead for our Food and Physical Activity Team at Public Health Scotland, reflects on the recent Improving Diet and Healthy Weight conference and the power of partnership it demonstrated. The blog and a recording of the day are available on the PHS website.
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How to talk about food poverty
Join FrameWorks UK for a session sharing practical tips and insights for communicating about food poverty in ways that build understanding and support for solutions. The session will share insights and practical communications guidance from its research on framing children’s health and food, poverty, and the wider determinants of health. 9 June 2026 12 pm …
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Community Wealth Building Sharing Sessions
Join the Edinburgh Anchor Network at its latest online Community Wealth Building sharing session to shine a light on local best practice and support those interested in the approach to connect. This session will focus on work being progressed by Fresh Start and Scran Academy. 13 August 2026 12 pm – 12.45 pm Online via Teams …